Gombe PDP lawmakers defect to APC
Two Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) lawmakers in the Gombe State House of Assembly have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), further strengthening the ruling party’s dominance.
Gabriel Fushison and Malon Nimrod-Yari were formally received into the APC by Governor Inuwa Yahaya.
Mr Fushison represents Kaltungo West Constituency, while Mr Nimrod-Yari represents Shongom Constituency in the Gombe State House of Assembly.
They were led to the governor’s office on Wednesday by Speaker Abubakar Luggerewo, his deputy, Sadam Bello, and other principal officers.
Explaining their decision, the lawmakers cited Mr Yahaya’s “inclusive governance style, sterling leadership and impressive performance” across the state.
They said they were “never sidelined while in opposition”, adding that their constituencies benefited from projects and dividends of democracy.
According to them, the governor’s fairness, accessibility and commitment to equitable development inspired their decision to join the APC.
Welcoming them, Mr Yahaya described the defection as “a vote of confidence” in his administration and its people-centred policies.
He assured the lawmakers of equal treatment and full integration, saying the APC remained “a platform for unity, progress and service”.
Mr Yahaya praised the assembly’s leadership for cooperation, calling it vital to peace, stability and development in the state.
APC now controls 23 of the 24 seats in the Gombe State House of Assembly.
(NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
Heading 5
Makinde gifts physically challenged man new house five months after requesting publicly
Mr Chesire appreciated the governor for the gesture.
Heading 2
Kaduna Killings: Tinubu orders security to hunt perpetrators, rescue of hostages
The president warned those seeking to undermine the hard-earned peace and security enjoyed in Kaduna State would not escape justice.
NationWide
Accord faction backs Tinubu’s re-election, endorses APC governorship candidate in Osun
The group explained that the endorsement of Mr Tinubu did not amount to the dissolution of the Accord Party or its merger with any political platform.
Abuja
Two suspected cult members in court for allegedly beating cops in Abuja
Ms Agbodo said the offence contravened the provisions of sections 103,171,248 and 379 of the penal code law.
States
TCN announces six-hour power outage in Lokoja, environs
The company assured that power supply would be restored immediately after the completion of the work.
Economy
NDPHC hails Tinubu govt’s power sector support
The Niger Delta Power Holding Company credited federal government support with strengthening its capacity to accelerate strategic investments in Nigeria’s power sector.
