Seven local PDP leaders join APC in Sokoto
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Leadership
Seven local government chairmen, three members of the Peoples Democratic Party leadership and several youth and women leaders have joined the All Progressives Congress in Sokoto. The defectors say they support Governor Ahmed Aliyu and his development projects, according to Abubakar Bawa, the state government spokesperson.
Three members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) State Executive Committee, seven local government chairmen and several youth and women leaders have joined the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Sokoto State, reports Leadership. The new APC members were received by Faruku Labbo, special adviser to Governor Ahmed Aliyu on political matters.
Shehu Abdullahi Mai Rago, speaking on behalf of the defectors, explained their decision by citing Governor Ahmed Aliyu’s leadership qualities. He notably said that the governor had not intimidated officials despite their previous affiliation with the PDP and cited his administration’s development projects among the reasons for their defection, according to a statement by the Director General in charge of media and communication at the Government House in Sokoto.
Faruku Labbo asked the new members to mobilise their supporters in favour of the APC in the next general elections. He also assured them that they would be integrated into the party’s activities in Sokoto State, reports Leadership.
