The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Gombe State has received prominent defectors from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), including former state chairman Joel Jagafa, former Secretary to the State Government (SSG), James Pisagih, and former PDP State Secretary, Buba Shanu.
Others who joined the ruling party include former principal officer of the Gombe State House of Assembly, Sunday Danlele, retired director Mr Williams and several political stakeholders.
The former PDP chieftains formally announced their defection during a meeting with Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya at the Government House in Gombe. The meeting was facilitated by Ali Isa.
The defectors reportedly attributed their decision to confidence in Governor Yahaya’s leadership, political direction and administration’s performance.
They also pledged to deploy their political experience, grassroots connections and mobilisation networks to strengthen the APC’s structures and support its candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Welcoming them, Governor Yahaya described their decision as a positive development that would expand the party’s membership and strengthen its political base across the state.
He assured the new members of inclusiveness and equal opportunities, emphasising that the APC remained open to individuals willing to contribute to its growth.
The development comes amid increasing political realignments in Gombe State as major parties consolidate their structures ahead of the 2027 elections.
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