Former IGP Abba Quits APC for PDP, Declares for Jigawa Southwest Senate Seat

Former Inspector-General of Police Suleiman Abba has officially switched allegiance, defecting from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Jigawa State. The announcement came during a political rally in Bamaina, the hometown of former Jigawa State Governor Alhaji Sule Lamido, where Abba declared his ambition to contest the Jigawa South-West Senatorial seat in the 2027 general election.

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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 stated that his decision to leave the APC was driven by his belief that the PDP provides the optimal platform for delivering "real representation" to the people of Jigawa South-West in the National Assembly. He emphasized that his senatorial bid would focus on critical issues such as security, agricultural development, youth empowerment, and expanding economic opportunities within the district. "I will take the voice of our farmers, our youths and our women to the Senate if elected," Abba declared.

Receiving the former IGP, Alhaji Sule Lamido hailed Abba's defection as a significant gain for the PDP, bringing "credibility and reach" to the party. Lamido expressed confidence that Abba's entry would galvanize support for the PDP in Jigawa South-West and potentially attract more defectors. The Jigawa State PDP Chairman, Alhaji Babandi Gumel, confirmed that party structures are in place to welcome Abba and his supporters.

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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.

Abba's move signals a notable shift in Jigawa's political landscape as parties gear up for the 2027 elections. His background as a former police chief is expected to lend weight to his campaign promises concerning security and governance.

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