Over 2,000 PDP Members Defect To APC In Kebbi

Citing what they described as the impressive achievements of Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris, over 2,000 members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Danko-Wasagu Local Government Area officially defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) on Tuesday.

The defectors were formally received by the State APC Chairman, Alhaji Abubakar Kana-Zuru, in Birnin Kebbi.

Speaking on behalf of the defectors, former PDP House of Assembly candidate Alhaji Arzika Lawal said their decision was motivated by the governor’s efforts to improve security and stability in the area.

“We are more than 2,000 PDP members leaving the party to join the APC in recognition of the Governor’s tireless efforts in bringing back a safe environment to Danko-Wasagu,” Lawal said.

He also commended Governor Idris for facilitating the swift and compassionate release of the students abducted from Government Girls’ Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga.

However, Lawal appealed to APC leaders to caution some of the governor’s aides, noting that they were not reflecting the governor’s style of compassionate governance.

“Some of the governor’s aides are not following his footprints. They are not helping their people, and the party must bring them to order,” he added.