Fresh Trouble Hits APC As Buhari's Minister's In-Law Dumps Party For PDP, Gives Reason
- Zayyanu Wamakko, the nephew of the former governor of Sokoto state has dumped the camp of Bola Tinubu and the APC to join the PDP
- His defection was disclosed by Governor Aminu Tambuwal's special adviser on media and publicity, Muhammed Bello
- According to Bello, Zayyanu joined the PDP during a rally of the party at the constituency of the former governor
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Wammako, Sokoto - Muhammad Maigari, the minister of police affairs' son-in-law, Zayyanu Wamakko, has left the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
The minister's son-in-law is a nephew to the former governor of Sokoto state, Senator Aliyu Wamakko, who also doubled as the leader of the APC in Sokoto state, PM News reported.
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What you need to know about Wamakko's nephew that dump APC for PDP
Zayyanu Wamakko defected to the PDP during the campaign of the umbrella party in the hometown of Wamakko on Sunday, January 1.
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Muhammed Bello, Governor Aminu Tambuwal's special adviser on media and publicity, made this known in a statement.
Zayyanu, while speaking with PDP supporters at the campaign ground, disclosed that his decision was influenced by Governor Tambuwal's progressive spirit.
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He said he and his supporters are joining the PDP because of the landmark development that Tambuwal's administration has recorded.
The politician then emphasized his readiness to maximise his efforts to contribute to the growth of the people of the state.
Also speaking at the event is Manir Muhammad Dan Iya, the deputy governor of the state and challenger of Wamakko for the Sokoto north senatorial district.
Dan Iya expressed optimism that he would defeat Wamakko in the forthcoming election.
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Legit.ng earlier reported that Daniel Bwala, the spokesperson of the PDP presidential campaign organisation, has disclosed that no less than 11 governors under the APC platform are working for Atiku Abubakar.
Atiku is the PDP presidential candidate, who is in the race with Bola Tinubu of the APC in the 2023 election.
Bwala added that, as of December 2022, 37 senators and 15 House of Representatives members elected on the platform of the APC are working with Atiku.
"Every votes is a testament of renewed hope": APC urges Nigerians to shun vote buying in 2023
The APC has urged Nigerians to shun vote buying in the 2023 election and defend Nigeria's democracy in the February poll.
Bayo Onanuga, the media director of the APC presidential campaign council, made the call in a new year greeting the party sent out to Nigerians.
The council also urged Nigerians to come out and vote in mass for the APC in the 2023 election, adding that each vote is a testament to renewed hope.
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