A former National Organizing Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Abubakar Mustapha, has switched allegiance to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kaduna State.
Plateau News reports that Mustapha, who previously served as the Head of the Civil Service in Kaduna, formally announced his resignation from the PDP in a letter addressed to the chairman of Gubuchi ward in Makarfi Local Government Area. The letter was dated July 15th, 2024.
Mustapha’s defection marks a significant political shift in Kaduna State, reflecting the ongoing realignments within the country’s political landscape.
A former National Organising Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Abubakar Mustapha, has defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kaduna State.
Mustapha, a former Head of the Civil Service in Kaduna, announced his resignation from the PDP in a letter addressed to the chairman of Gubuchi ward in Makarfi Local Government Area, dated July 15th, 2024.
He explained that he voluntarily resigned from his PDP membership for personal reasons and appreciated the party for allowing him to serve in various capacities.
Joining Mustapha in his resignation were Rabi’u Bako, a five-time Commissioner in Kaduna State during the PDP-led administration, and Suleiman Sambo, a former Permanent Secretary of the Kaduna State civil service.
In his resignation letter addressed to the PDP chairman of Shaba ward in Kaduna North local government, dated July 19th, 2024, Bako cited the unfortunate happenings in the state chapter of the party, where leaders seem to lack focus and integrity, as reasons for quitting the opposition party.
He described the party leaders as self-centred and interested in dictating what happens in the PDP. Despite his criticisms, Bako acknowledged the honor of contributing to the PDP’s development, which he noted is presently in an unfortunate state.
Sambo, in his resignation letter to the PDP chairman of Gubuchi ward in Makarfi local government area, dated July 15th, 2024, also stated personal reasons for his departure.