Two members of the Nasarawa State Home of Meeting elected on the platform of the Social Democratic Social gathering (SDP) have defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
The lawmakers, Musa Gude representing Uke/Karshi Constituency and Onarigu Kana representing Udege/Loko Constituency, formally introduced their defection throughout Monday’s plenary in Lafia.
Speaker of the Meeting, Dr. Danladi Jatau, who learn their letters of defection, welcomed the lawmakers into the APC fold and recommended their determination. He described the transfer as a “sensible and well timed step,” urging the state chapter of the APC to grant them automated tickets forward of the 2027 basic elections.
“I wish to attraction to our nice celebration, the APC, to offer these lawmakers a smooth touchdown by providing them automated tickets within the subsequent election,” Jatau stated, noting that their determination was largely influenced by the developmental achievements of Governor Abdullahi Sule.
Additionally talking, the State Secretary of the APC, Yarius Dagusa, lauded the defection as a welcome improvement and warranted the lawmakers of equal rights and privileges inside the celebration. He, nonetheless, cautioned celebration aspirants in opposition to attacking each other on social media, urging them to take care of inside unity.
Of their separate remarks, Gude and Kana stated they joined the APC after huge consultations with their constituents, including that their determination was pushed by the spectacular developmental initiatives initiated by Governor Sule. In addition they expressed appreciation to the SDP for the platform that enabled their election, pledging continued dedication to high quality illustration and the development of the state.
In the meantime, Solomon Akwashiki, the member representing Lafia Central Constituency and the one remaining SDP lawmaker within the Home, stated his colleagues had the proper to maneuver to any celebration of their alternative based mostly on private conviction.