Ex-PDP gov aspirant defects to ADC in Yobe

A former governorship aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party in Yobe State, Dr Ali Tikau, has defected to the African Democratic Congress.

Tikau formally introduced his defection on Monday throughout a ceremony held in his hometown of Tikau in Nangere Native Authorities Space.

The occasion attracted numerous his supporters, political associates and group members who gathered to witness the formal realignment.

As a part of the method marking his exit from the PDP, Tikau symbolically surrendered his social gathering membership card to ward executives. The cardboard was acquired by the Chairman of the PDP Tikau Ward, Samaila Jalamawa, alongside the ward secretary.

The previous PDP chieftain was formally acquired into the ADC, the place he was introduced with a membership card by Babangida Dagare, who represented the state chairman of the social gathering.

Different ward officers current on the occasion included the Youth Chief, Ali Garba Tikau; the Organising Secretary, Salisu Ibrahim; and Adamu Hassan.

Tikau, who beforehand served as Govt Secretary of the Nationwide Major Training Fee, contested the governorship seat in Yobe State below the PDP in each the 2011 and 2023 elections.

Addressing journalists shortly after the ceremony, the politician stated his resolution to depart the PDP adopted extensive consultations together with his supporters and political allies.

Based on him, the transfer was a part of efforts to discover new political alternatives that may assist promote growth and progress in his group and throughout the state.

“Having served the PDP peacefully for a few years, we’ve got collectively resolved to hitch the ADC to foster complete growth for our group,” he stated.

Tikau additionally pledged his dedication to strengthening the ADC and mobilising help for the social gathering forward of future elections.

“We’re absolutely dedicated to working relentlessly to make sure the success of the ADC in all elections, from the native to the nationwide degree, come 2027,” he added.

He additional urged his supporters to stay united and dedicated to the social gathering’s beliefs, expressing confidence that the ADC would offer a viable platform to advance the aspirations of the individuals.