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By Matthew Eloyi
Over 70 members of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Dukku Local Government Area of Gombe State have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The group was welcomed at the Gombe Government House by Abubakar Kari, the Governor’s chief of staff, who stated that as a result of their actions, they are now entitled to more party and governance dividends.
In his words, “On behalf of the Governor, they are now full members of APC. They will continue to enjoy the dividends of democracy like all of us. This is a welcome development, we are energised, and we are getting stronger and we see 2023 is getting better and better.”
Commenting on the impact of the defectors to the party, Kari added, “Just like the slogan of our Governor, no shaking is no shaking, we are good to go.”
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Nasiru Haruna, a permanent member of the House of Assembly Service Commission, claimed the defectors switched loyal because of the current administration’s developmental strides.
He said that those who had defected were significant stakeholders in the People’s Democratic Party, and that they would utilize their structure to help Governor Muhammadu Yahaya’s chances, particularly in his pursuit for a second term.
“For a very long time the community has stayed without development but the government of Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has provided them with access road and other facilities,” Haruna said.
Shehu Sa’ad, the chairman of the APC in Dukku Local Government, also advised the defectors to feel free to enjoy all the benefits accorded to members of the ruling party.
Apart from this group of 70, Sa’ad revealed that further defectors would be welcomed into their fold.
