Ahead of Upcoming November Poll: PDP Ward Executives, Principal Stakeholders in Nassarawa C decamp to APC in Niger
By: TUNDE BOLAJI, MINNA.
The Special Adviser to Governor Mohammed Umar Bago of Niger State on Political Matters, Hon. Mohammed Nma Kolo, has welcomed the ward executives who recently defected from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Nassarawa C Ward of Chanchaga Local Government Area of the state.
In his remarks, Hon. Nma Kolo urged the new members to support and actively campaign for APC candidates in the upcoming local government elections.
He emphasized that the APC, as the ruling party in the state, is open to collaborating with any political group willing to align with Governor Mohammed Umar Bago’s vision, which has fostered a positive political climate since the recent gubernatorial elections.
Expressing optimism about those who have switched allegiance from the PDP to the APC, he encouraged them to embrace their new roles and contribute meaningfully to the party’s success in the forthcoming elections.
Hon. Kolo also called on members of all political parties in the state to set aside their differences and unite in support of Governor Bago’s efforts to drive development in the state.
He highlighted the APC’s commitment to inclusivity, stating that anyone interested in joining the party is welcome.
Kolo noted that since Governor Mohammed Umar Bago assumed office, he has supported APC local government chairmen and their secretaries, as well as ward chairmen and their secretaries, who now receive monthly salaries.
Currently, approximately 1,000 individuals are being registered in each of the 25 local government areas, with a focus on improving their well-being.
Earlier in his speech, Hon. Idris Masaga Wachiko (ON) from Nassarawa C Ward, representing the group “Nassarawa C Bago Again In Sha Allah,” stated that the decision of PDP executive members and principal stakeholders to join the APC was motivated by their admiration for Governor Bago’s impactful projects across the state.
Hon. Masaga reiterated the new APC members’ strong commitment to campaigning for the party and its candidates ahead of the local government and future elections.
Hon. Farouk Umar Audi, Managing Director of NIGROMA and an APC stakeholder, praised the newcomers for their courage and encouraged them to see themselves as part of a larger family within the APC.
He urged members of other political factions to consider joining the APC and emphasized the importance of rallying behind all APC candidates in the upcoming elections.
