16 members of the ruling party, APC executive committee in Lajinge and Makuwana wards of Sabon Birni local government area of Sokoto have defected to the -PDP, in the state.
Alhaji Bello Goronyo, who is the PDP chairman in the state had received the defectors at an event in the state and promised them equal treatment with all other members of the party.
In Goronyo’s words: “In PDP, we treat all our members the same. We always stand on our name for the people, as such, I assure you that we will work together in the best interest of our state and Nigeria.
“Your decision to join us in this journey is of great concern to us as leaders and I am optimistic that with you on board, we will succeed in our struggle.”
Goronyo then went further to urge the defectors to educate the residents of the state on the legacy projects and initiatives of Governor Aminu Tambuwal’s administration in the state.
Alhaji Garba Dan-Sanda, one of the defectors had revealed that their decision to join the PDP was based on the track records of the state government. Dan-Sanda then vowed that they (the defectors) would work closely with the PDP leadership at all levels to ensure its success during the 2023 elections.
