- Bafarawa supporters defect from PDP to APC in Sokoto
- Movement cites performance of Governor Ahmed Aliyu
- Bafarawa says he remains out of active politics
Supporters of former Sokoto State governor, Attahiru Bafarawa, under the platform of the Bafarawa Akida Movement, have defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the ruling All Progressives Congress in the state.
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that the defection was announced on Wednesday, December 17, following a consultative meeting involving elders and leaders of the movement from the 23 local government areas of Sokoto State.
Speaking after the meeting, the chairman of the movement, Professor Hamza Maishanu, said the decision was reached after extensive consultations and reflected the collective position of members across the state.
Maishanu said the elders and leaders carefully reviewed the prevailing political situation before resolving to leave the PDP and align with the APC.
According to him, the decision was influenced by the performance of the current administration and the cordial relationship between Governor Ahmed Aliyu and the former governor.
He said the elders resolved to support the administration of Governor Aliyu, noting that its performance played a key role in their decision to realign politically.
Maishanu added that the relationship between the governor and Bafarawa also contributed to the move, stressing that the defection was taken in good faith and in the overall interest of members of the movement.
The chairman dismissed claims that the defection was linked to preparations for the 2027 general elections or the result of external political pressure.
He maintained that the decision to join the APC was formal and deliberate, adding that further consultations would be held to complete all procedures required for the defection.
Meanwhile, Bafarawa reiterated that he had withdrawn from active politics and had not personally joined the APC.
The former governor, however, said he supported the decision of his followers, noting that they were free to make political choices they believed were in their best interest.
