Kebbi Sees Defection: Three PDP Lawmakers Join APC.
Three of the four House of Assembly members elected on the PDP platform in Kebbi State, along with their supporters, have joined the APC. The defections were announced during the APC’s flag-off campaign for the Local Government Elections at Koko Besse Local Government Area.
Key Points:
- Lawmakers’ Constituencies: Argungu, Bunza, and Yauri.
- Reason for Defection: Support for Governor Nasir Idris’s leadership and vision for Kebbi’s development.
- Statements:
- Speaker Usman Yankwai: Praised the lawmakers’ decision as a testament to their support for Governor Idris.
- APC Chairman Alhaji Abubakar Kana Zuru: Promised party support and fairness to the defectors.
- Minister Atiku Bagudu: Highlighted the achievements of the current administration and urged support for APC policies.
- Former Governor Saidu Dakingari: Encouraged voters to support APC in the upcoming local elections.
- Former Minister Abubakar Malami: Expressed excitement about the administration’s progress.
Governor Idris thanked the supporters and promised continued commitment to Kebbi’s economic development and unity.
