Politicians from major parties defect to ADC in Jigawa
A significant number of politicians and supporters from the All Progressives Congress, New Nigeria People’s Party, and Peoples Democratic Party have defected to the African Democratic Congress in Jigawa State. Senator Sabo Nakudu, a two-term senator, led the wave of defections, formally joining the ADC at a large gathering in Dutse. Other prominent figures, including Aminu Ringim and Senator Ubale Shittu, have also been linked to the ADC. Party leaders and spokespersons from the affected parties have reacted differently to the defections.
Key takeaways
- Senator Sabo Nakudu resigned from the APC and joined the ADC, receiving his membership card at a mass event in Dutse.
- Aminu Ringim, a three-time governorship candidate, is expected to join the ADC soon, while Senator Ubale Shittu also attended the event.
- ADC leaders, including Ahmad Gumel and Bashir Jumbo, described the defections as a boost and pledged equal opportunities for new members.
- The PDP and APC spokespersons, Umar Kyari and Bashir Kundu, downplayed the significance of the defections, attributing them to personal interests.
- Efforts to get comments from the NNPP were unsuccessful, as party officials could not be reached.
