“Katsina Governor Welcomes 40,000 Defectors to APC: A Major Political Shift”
In a significant political development, Katsina State Governor, Dikko Umaru Radda, on Tuesday, officially welcomed over 40,000 card-carrying members from various opposition parties into the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The mass defection took place at the State Government House, where the Governor warmly received the new members, marking a pivotal moment for his administration and the APC in the state.
Governor Radda expressed heartfelt appreciation to the defectors, stating, “Your decision to join our progressive movement strengthens our resolve to build a greater Katsina state.” He emphasized the collective vision for a better future, ensuring that these new members would have a seat at the table and a voice in shaping the state’s future.
The Governor’s message was clear: inclusivity and unity were central to his leadership. He directed officials across all levels of government to facilitate the full integration of the defectors into APC activities, ensuring they become active participants in the party’s agenda moving forward.
Mass Defection Led by Prominent Political Figures
The defection was spearheaded by notable figures, including former Deputy Speakers of the Katsina State House of Assembly, Yakubu Idris Dan Chafa and Hassan Suleiman Rawayau. Their leadership added considerable weight to the move, reflecting a shift in the political landscape.
Other key figures who joined the APC include Isah Hamisu Dandume, a prominent member of the All Peoples Party (APP), and Musa Gafai, Chairman of Gafai Communication and former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) aspirant for the Federal House of Representatives. Additionally, several former state legislators and local government chairmen made the move, signaling a broad coalition of political realignments.
The mass defection marks a turning point in Katsina’s political dynamics, as these influential figures bring their followers and support networks with them, further solidifying APC’s presence in the state.
A Broad Coalition of Support
In a briefing earlier in the day, Ya’u Umar Gwajo Gwajo, the Special Adviser to Governor Radda on Political Matters, elaborated on the broad coalition of political parties represented in the defection. This diverse group signals a powerful shift, as the APC gains traction among different segments of the political spectrum in Katsina.
With this significant influx of members, the APC now appears poised to strengthen its position in Katsina, as the Governor’s leadership gains even greater support from former opposition figures. As the new members join the APC fold, they are expected to play an active role in advancing the party’s agenda for the state, with a particular focus on development, unity, and progress.
Governor Radda’s leadership continues to make waves, and this mass defection is just one example of the growing political momentum in the state.
