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As Nigeria’s 2027 presidential election attracts nearer, indicators of main political realignments are rising within the North, with assist teams that backed Atiku Abubakar within the 2023 election switching allegiance to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
The Nationwide Chairman of the APC, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, and the Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau Jibrin, acquired the defectors in Abuja, marking a major enhance for the get together forward of the subsequent election cycle.
Why the Teams Dumped Atiku for APC
The Coalition of Atiku Help Teams within the 19 Northern States formally introduced their defection at an occasion held on the A-Class Occasion Centre, Abuja.
Representatives from every of the 19 Northern States and the FCT attended the ceremony, pledging to mobilize grassroots assist for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027.
Talking on behalf of the coalition, Hon. Abubakar Malami defined the choice, stating:
“Our teams signify a various cross-section of society—ladies, youths, college students, merchants, teachers, and farmers. We labored tirelessly in 2023 to marketing campaign for Atiku Abubakar. Nonetheless, after rigorously assessing the present political panorama, now we have determined to align with the APC to assist President Tinubu’s administration.”
He particularly praised Senator Barau Jibrin for his function in encouraging the defection, acknowledging his dedication to addressing the challenges of the North.
“In 2027, we’ll work for the continuation of President Tinubu’s administration. We admire Senator (Dr.) Barau Jibrin for his dedication to the event of our area and the nation at giant.”
APC Leaders React to the Defection
Welcoming the defectors, Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin, described the transfer as a “huge catch” for the ruling get together.
“It’s good that you’re teaming up with Mr. President to make sure the success of his administration. This can be a vital growth, and we’re delighted to have you ever be part of the Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu household.”
On his half, APC Nationwide Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, hailed Senator Barau Jibrin for facilitating the defection, describing him as a “actual normal” within the political panorama.
With this mass defection, the APC seems to be strengthening its foothold within the North, positioning itself for a stronger electoral efficiency within the 2027 presidential election.
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