A wave of defections has hit the Kano State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Get together (PDP) as a number of of its 2023 normal election candidates have formally dumped the get together for the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
The announcement was made at a press briefing in Kano, the place the group of former PDP loyalists, led by Hon. AbdulRahman M. Salga, gave perception into what pushed them out of the primary opposition get together.
Salga, who contested for the Dala Federal Constituency seat underneath the PDP and in addition headed the PDP One Household group, mentioned their resolution was the end result of deep consultations with loyalists, kin, and political companions.
“We took this step after partaking with our followers, kin, and buddies, who additionally expressed disappointment with the continued crises within the PDP,” Salga mentioned.
Based on him, the interior crises plaguing the PDP had reached some extent the place staying grew to become untenable, particularly for politicians dedicated to real public service.
“It’s clear to us that sure people have turned the get together into a private enterprise, prioritizing self-interest over collective progress,” he lamented.
He described how years of infighting, factionalism, and self-centered politics inside the PDP had eroded the get together’s basis in Kano, leaving many members disillusioned and sidelined. “Our political journey is about offering significant options to the issues dealing with our individuals, particularly the widespread man,” he mentioned. “After cautious consideration, we, as candidates, determined to maneuver to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), the place we are able to pursue our targets with out hindrance.” Additionally talking, one other ex-PDP candidate, Mainasara, aligned with Salga’s place, saying their exit was lengthy overdue.
“Our return to the ADC marks the start of a brand new chapter the place we’ll conduct our political actions with ambition, freedom, and a dedication to fixing the challenges dealing with the individuals of Kano and Nigeria at giant,” he said.
He hinted that plans had been already underway for a significant rally in Kano to welcome the defectors and current their roadmap underneath the ADC platform.
