Another Top Northern APC Chieftain Dumps Party For PDP

A former governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Faruk Malami Yabo has dumped the party for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

Yabo, who is a former Nigerian Ambassador to Jordan, Faruk Malami Yabo has joined the PDP announced his defection at a PDP rally in Yabo LGA on Wednesday.

While describing his defection as a “homecoming”, the former envoy stated he has always been a member of the ruling party in the state.

“The defection is like someone returning home. I thank everyone who is part of this movement and I promise to help the party win the forthcoming elections in the state,” he said

Receiving Yabo, Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal commended the former Ambassador for joining the PDP.

Shekarau Dumps APC Weeks To 2023 Election

Former lawmaker, Hon. Hassan Adamu Shekarau has withdrawn his membership from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

Naija News understands that the politician who represented Birnin Gwari/Giwa Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives confirmed his membership withdrawal in a letter dated January 3, 2023, that was reportedly addressed to his ward party chairman.

Shekarau cited personal reasons for his decision. The politician thanked members of the APC in Kaduna State who had supported him in times past.

However, it could not be confirmed yet which party the former lawmaker would join ahead of the forthcoming 2023 general elections.

“This is to convey to you my decision to resign as a member of the All Progressives Congress with effect from 3rd January 2023,” Shekarau noted in the letter addressed to the party