- PDP vice chairman, scribe, others join APC in Yobe
- Buni reminded the defectors that they had the same rights and chances as any other member to contribute to Nigeria’s growth.
Ekohotblog reports that the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, State Deputy Chairman, Alhaji Usman Amale, Assistant Secretary Ahmadu Biriri, and others have defected to the governing All Progressives Congress (APC) in Yobe State.
Hon. Mai Mala Buni, State Governor and Chairman of the APC Caretaker Extraordinary Convention, welcomed the former PDP leaders in Damaturu on Tuesday, saying they should be a part of the effort to save Nigeria.
Buni’s spokesman, Mamman Mohammed, revealed this in a statement he signed and made accessible to journalists.
Buni in the statement said, “APC is now a movement that is targeting the unity, progress and development of Nigeria, we are receiving high profile Nigerians from all walks of life, from different backgrounds, cultures, religions and geo-political backgrounds.
“The solution to the problems facing Nigeria lies in the political stability of the country, we should all come together to promote our unity for development.”
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Buni reminded the defectors that they had the same rights and chances as any other member to contribute to Nigeria’s growth.
Former PDP Deputy Chairman Alhaji Usman Amale stated that they had no reason to remain in the party and apologized for the delay.
“In fact, we had no reason being in PDP because our leader and Chairman of APC needs the support for political stability in Nigeria”, Amale said.
He commended Gov. Buni for his selfless contribution to Nigeria’s growth and development,saying “You made us very proud and we are obliged to support you”.
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