APC chieftain, 7,000 members defects to the ruling party( PDP) in Yobe
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Alhaji Ibrahim Gero, achieftain of the All Progressives Congress ( APC ) and 7000 members of the party in Yobe state have defected to the Peoples Democratic Party ( PDP).
Speaking on behalf of the defectors at a campaign rally on Monday in Karasuwa, Gero said he and his colleagues dumped APC out of the desire for better leadership in the state.
Gero, who was also a former chairman of the council, added that the people of Yobe state were yearning for good governance that would address infrastructure deficits.
He added that the people also yearn for leadership that will address the high level of idleness among the youth which was threatening the peaceful coexistence in the state.
"I want to use this medium to officially announce our resolution to withdraw our membership of APC and join PDP together with 7,000 members and supporters, " Gero said.
In response, the chairman, caretaker committee of the PDP in the state, Malam Sule Doguwa, said that the party had become more strong and united, and stood better chance to win the general election.
The PDP gubernatorial candidate in the state, Adamu Waziri in his statement, pledged to ensure transparency and accountability in governance at all levels of government, if voted.
Waziri further promised that his administration would initiate peace forum to enable aggrieved members of the society ventilatetheir grievances with a view to mitigating conflicts in the state.
The governorship candidate urged PDP supporters to collect their Permanent Voter's Card, to enable them vote for the leadership that will better their living condition.
NAN
Source: NAN
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