I Remain A Member Of APC- Barka, Atiku’s Ally Declares

Atiku Abubakar’s Political Ally, James Barka Says He Did Not Dump APC For PDP

A former acting Adamawa State Governor and political ally of ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Ambassador James Barka, has denied leaving the All Progressives Congress for the Peoples Democratic Party.

He said it was true that the Adamawa State chapter of the PDP paid him a courtesy visit at his residence in Yola, during which they implored him to return to the party, adding that he did not promise to join the party.

In a statement in Abuja Today, Barka said he had no plans to go back to the PDP which he left in 2014 while he was the Nigerian Ambassador to Malaysia.

“Of a truth, some members of PDP led by the chairman paid me a courtesy call to seek my return to my former party, I told them I’m a bonafide member of APC, I am not contemplating leaving the APC. However, I would consult, and there is no any reason to join my former party.

“I said I would get back to them when I’m through with my consultation. To me, it was just a simply political statement. Now that the press has reported, I would make a statement categorically that I’m a member of APC and all my followers should remain as such,” Barka said.