Ex-IG Abba dumps APC, joins PDP

Former Inspector-General of Police Suleiman Abba has switched allegiance, defecting from Nigeria's All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Jigawa State.

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I have left the APC for the PDP because I believe this is the platform to deliver real representation for Jigawa South-West.

Abba announced his move at a rally in Bamaina, the hometown of former Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido. He stated his intention to pursue his ambition of representing the Jigawa South-West Senatorial District in the National Assembly under the PDP banner, asserting, "I have left the APC for the PDP because I believe this is the platform to deliver real representation for Jigawa South-West."

Abba highlighted the large turnout at the rally as a sign of the people's desire for change. His campaign will focus on key issues such as security, agriculture, and youth employment. "I will take the voice of our farmers, our youths and our women to the Senate if elected," he pledged.

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This is a big catch for the PDP. A man of Abba’s record brings credibility and reach to our party.

Receiving Abba, Sule Lamido hailed the defection as a major boost for the PDP, stating, "This is a big catch for the PDP. A man of Abba’s record brings credibility and reach to our party." Lamido expressed confidence that more politicians would join the PDP, noting the presence of PDP governorship candidates from neighboring states at the rally as a symbol of unity in the North. Jigawa State PDP Chairman Babandi Gumel assured Abba and his supporters of seamless integration into the party's existing structures.

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I will take the voice of our farmers, our youths and our women to the Senate if elected.