- Ex-Senate President, Lawan Speaks On Plan To Dump APC For SDP.
- He insists on his loyalty, citing 25 years without party defection.
- Lawan reaffirms support for President Tinubu and Governor Buni.
Former Senate President Ahmed Lawan has dismissed claims that he is planning to leave the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Social Democratic Party (SDP), describing such reports as false and baseless. Lawan, who represents the Yobe North Senatorial District, reaffirmed his loyalty to the ruling party, stressing that he has remained committed to the APC since its formation.
In a statement released on Sunday by his Media Adviser, Ezrel Tabiowo, Lawan debunked posters and reports linking him to the SDP.
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that he emphasized that his political allegiance to the APC remains unchanged and that he remains a key stakeholder in the party.
“The attention of the Office of Senator Ahmad Lawan, the President of the 9th Senate and Distinguished Senator representing Yobe North, has been drawn to misleading reports and posters circulating in some quarters, insinuating that he is set to leave the APC for the SDP.
“We wish to categorically state that these reports are entirely false, baseless, and without merit. Senator Ahmad Lawan remains a steadfast and loyal member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), a party he has proudly associated with and contributed to since its formation.
“He remains a key stakeholder in the APC and will continue to work with the party and the government to ensure the success of their collective goals,” the statement read.
Lawan also highlighted his political consistency, noting that he has never defected from any party throughout his 25-year career in the National Assembly.
“For the record, throughout his illustrious political career spanning twenty-five years in the National Assembly, Senator Ahmad Lawan is one of Nigeria’s few politicians with no defection record.
In 1999, he was elected into the House of Representatives and transitioned to the Senate in 2007 on the platform of the All People’s Party (APP), later renamed the All Nigeria People’s Party (ANPP). The ANPP was among the three minority parties that merged to birth the APC on February 6, 2013,” the statement added.
He further reiterated his support for President Bola Tinubu’s administration and Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni, describing their leadership as progressive and transformative.
“Senator Lawan is a firm believer in the vision and principles of the APC, and he continues to work tirelessly with other party leaders and members to strengthen the party and advance its agenda for the betterment of our nation,” the statement continued.
“He also expresses his strong support for the policies and reforms of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led administration. He believes in the administration’s commitment to transforming Nigeria and addressing the nation’s challenges.”
Lawan urged the public to disregard the defection rumours, reiterating that he remains committed to the APC’s goals and vision.
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