Labaran Maku leaves PDP to join SDP in Nasarawa
Labaran Maku, former Minister of Information and ex-Deputy Governor of Nasarawa State, has left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the Social Democratic Party (SDP). He announced his decision at his residence in Wakama, Nasarawa Eggon, alongside SDP officials. Maku said he aims to strengthen the SDP and contribute positively to its growth in the state and nationwide. He also expressed readiness to take on any assignment given to him by his new party and supporters.
Key takeaways
- Labaran Maku officially defected from the PDP to the SDP, citing the need to add value and support the party’s development.
- He pledged to work for the success of the SDP before, during, and after the 2027 elections.
- Maku honoured the memories of late MKO Abiola and late Senator Godiya Akwashiki in his decision to join the SDP.
- He stated his willingness to contest the vacant Nasarawa North senatorial seat if called upon by stakeholders.
- In his resignation letter, Maku cited the crisis within the PDP and the collective desire of his supporters for a new political direction as reasons for his exit.
