2027: Namadi, APC leaders receive over 66,000 defectors in Jigawa
Ahead of the 2027 general elections, Governor Umar Namadi, alongside top national and state leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC), on Saturday held a grand political rally at the Dutse Stadium, Jigawa State, to receive over 66,000 defectors from various opposition parties into the ruling party.
The rally, which drew a massive crowd of supporters, stood out as one of the largest political gatherings witnessed in the State in recent years.
Representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni praised the massive turnout, describing it as a clear demonstration of the people’s confidence in the Renewed Hope Agenda of the present administration.
He assured the new members of equal treatment within the party and reiterated the federal government’s determination to improve national security, infrastructure, and economic prosperity.
In his remarks, Nentawe Yilwatda, APC National Chairman, welcomed the defectors and called for loyalty and unity among party members saying that the mass defection demonstrates the people’s growing trust in the APC-led governments both at the national and state levels.
Also in his address, Governor Namadi revealed that the defectors came from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), and African Democratic Congress (ADC).
He attributed their decision to join the APC to the success and inclusiveness of his administration’s policies.
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He reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening party unity and advancing good governance in Jigawa State, as he lauded President Tinubu for his visionary leadership and dedication to Nigeria’s progress.
The event concluded with the formal presentation of APC membership flags to the representatives of the new members, symbolising their official integration into the party.
Among other dignitaries present were: Deputy Governors of Katsina and Sokoto States; Ibrahim Masari, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Political Matters; members of the National Assembly, and several other prominent figures.
