Ex-APC aspirant criticises celebration of Atiku’s son joining APC
A former APC presidential aspirant, Adamu Garba, has advised party members not to celebrate the defection of Abba, son of Atiku Abubakar, from the PDP to the APC. Garba described the move as troubling, expressing concerns about its moral implications and the message it sends about family loyalty. Abba was formally received into the APC by key party leaders, while Atiku Abubakar stated that his son's decision was personal and not a cause for alarm.
Key takeaways
- Adamu Garba cautioned APC members against celebrating Abba Abubakar's defection from the PDP, calling it a troubling development.
- Garba highlighted concerns about family loyalty and warned that personal ambition should not override core values.
- Abba was formally welcomed to the APC by the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, and other party leaders.
- Abba announced plans to support President Bola Tinubu's re-election and urged his supporters to join the APC.
- Atiku Abubakar responded by emphasizing that his son's political choice was personal and normal in a democracy.
