Gombe: PDP ex-chairman, ex-SSG, others join APC

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Gombe State has recorded another wave of defections, with some of its leaders, including the immediate past state chairman, Joel Jagafa, and former Secretary to the State Government (SSG), James Pisagih, joining the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

The development followed a meeting between the defectors and Governor Muhammadu Yahaya, where they formally declared their decision to join the APC and pledged their support for the governor’s leadership.

Others who defected include former PDP State Secretary, Buba Shanu; former Principal Officer of the Gombe State House of Assembly, Sunday Danlele; retired director, Mr Williams; and several other political stakeholders.

The meeting, facilitated by Ali Isa, allowed the former PDP chieftains to formally identify with the APC and express their commitment to the party.

The defectors said their decision was driven by confidence in Governor Yahaya’s leadership, political direction and the performance of his administration.

They also pledged to contribute their political experience, grassroots connections, and networks to strengthen the APC’s structures and mobilise support for the party across the state.

Welcoming them, Governor Yahaya described their decision to join the APC as a positive development, noting that their arrival would expand the party’s membership and strengthen its political base in Gombe State.

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He assured the new members of equal opportunities and inclusiveness, stressing that the APC remained open to individuals willing to work towards the party’s ideals and collective aspirations.

The governor expressed confidence that their experience and contributions would support the party’s activities and further consolidate its structures across the state.