Thousands of opposition supporters join APC in Katsina ahead of elections

Supporters from various opposition parties in Katsina State formally joined the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) on Sunday.

The majority of the defectors were from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), the Accord Party, and the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), among others. Notably, Rabiu Bakori, the PDP’s deputy governorship candidate in the 2015 election in Katsina, was among those who switched allegiance.

The decampees were officially received by the APC National Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, alongside members of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC), during the flag-off of the APC Local Government Elections Campaign at Ingawa Local Government Area.

Describing the event as historic, Ganduje assured the new members of fair treatment, emphasizing that the APC is the party committed to delivering the true dividends of democracy. He stated, “Those we are receiving today are from the PDP, NNPP, Accord Party, APP, and PRP. Katsina people are known for their dedication, hard work, unity, hospitality, and religious values.”

Katsina State Governor Dikko Radda also expressed confidence in the APC’s continued success, promising to sustain the development efforts initiated under the party. He assured supporters that the party would emerge victorious in the upcoming local government elections scheduled for February 15, 2025.

“We are welcoming over 100,000 decampees today from the PDP, NNPP, PRP, and Accord Party, who have acknowledged the impact of our efforts. To our supporters, I urge you to come out in large numbers and vote for the APC without fear. I assure you that we will continue the good work we have started under this administration. Our former governors, senators, and House of Representatives members remain united,” Radda stated.

Thousands of opposition supporters join APC in Katsina ahead of elections