Ibrahim Ibrahim
Governor of Jigawa State, Malam Umar Namadi, has urged elected National Assembly members from the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to begin preparing to vacate their positions by the 2027 general elections.
The governor made this statement during a Citizens Engagement Programme (JSGCEP) tagged “Gwamnati da Jama’a” held in Dutse Local Government Area.
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The event also marked the defection of over 3,502 members from the opposition PDP and the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
Governor Namadi expressed confidence that the APC would reclaim all the positions currently held by the opposition, which were won during the 2023 general elections.
According to him, “The All Progressives Congress (APC) is gaining more acceptance in the Jigawa Southwestern zone due to our strong commitment to both human and capital development.
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“With what we are witnessing these days in Birnin Kudu, Buji, and now Dutse — all in this zone — the elected members of the National Assembly from the opposition parties should start counting their days in the Red and Green Chambers. The people will no longer vote for them; they will vote APC in 2027.”
It will be recalled that the PDP secured key electoral victories in the 2023 elections, including the South-West Senatorial seat, House of Representatives seats for Birnin Kudu/Buji and Dutse/Kiyawa federal constituencies, as well as a state assembly seat for Birnin Kudu.
Governor Namadi reiterated his administration’s commitment to serving the people better under the APC government.