Two Gombe lawmakers leave PDP for APC
Two lawmakers from the Gombe State House of Assembly have switched allegiance from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress. Gabriel Fushison and Malon Nimrod-Yari were formally welcomed into the APC by Governor Inuwa Yahaya. The lawmakers cited the governor’s leadership and inclusive governance as reasons for their defection. Their move further strengthens the APC’s dominance in the state assembly.
What we know
- Gabriel Fushison (Kaltungo West) and Malon Nimrod-Yari (Shongom) defected from PDP to APC.
- They were received by Governor Inuwa Yahaya and led by Speaker Abubakar Luggerewo and Deputy Speaker Sadam Bello.
- The lawmakers praised the governor’s fairness, accessibility, and commitment to development.
- Yahaya described the defection as a vote of confidence in his administration and promised equal treatment for the new members.
- The APC now controls 23 out of 24 seats in the Gombe State House of Assembly.
