A faction of the peoples Democratic Party in Jigawa has revealed plans to join another party to unseat the All Progressives Congress government.
The factio’s leader Rt. Hon. Bashir Adamu Jumbo (Matawallen Kazaure) disclosed this during a stakeholders meeting held in Dutse Capital state, with the party members and supporters in attendance.
Adamu, a fomer member House of Repsentitve, from 1999 to 2015 Represented Kazaure,Roni,Gwiwa,Yankwashi federal constituency, was also governorship aspirant under the PDP during the 2023 general election.
He said the aim is to end APC rule at both state and national levels in the 2027 elections through a new political alliance.
The meeting, he explained, was to inform members about the situation and stress the importance of establishing an alternative political platform.
Adamu stated, The coalition is working nationality with political heavyweights to form a solid, viable, and dependable platform capable of challenging the APC.
He added that, “God willing, a decision on the new platform will be finalised by the first week of July by the movement’s leadership.”
He urged loyal supporters to stay calm, continue backing the group, and pray for its success and the progress of Nigeria as a whole.
He called on all progressive-minded individuals, regardless of political affiliation, to join the movement in pursuit of their shared vision and goal.
“Once we decide on the platform, we’ll reconvene here and follow the template provided by the national leadership for local implementation,” he said.
Adamu advised supporters not to worry about defections to APC, likening it to leaving the frying pan only to land in the fire.
He explained that defecting from PDP to APC offers no real solution, as both parties share similar internal problems, especially during their congresses.
