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3 Gubernatorial Candidates, 25 APC Chieftains Decamped

By Muhammad Ibrahim, Sokoto

The ceremony that took place at Giginya Memorial Stadium Sokoto has witnessed another grand set back for APC as great number of its Chieftains left for opposition party for one reason or another.

Speaking at the ceremony, Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal while enumerating the decampees said they are receiving their brothers who are coming back home which he declared as a step towards success come 2023 general elections.

He also said the opposition party are in no comparable or competable to beat them during the general elections as they have manpower strong enough to win any election in this country.

Tambuwal further said they are operating open door policy for all those wishing to join the great party.

PDP Vice Presidential aspirant,Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa while expressing gratitude for receiving the likes of Yusuf Sulaiman,Senator Abubakar Salame, Abdullahi Abubakar Gumbi and host of others commended Tambuwal for his achievements which led others to join their party.

Dr. Okowa reiterated the need for all eligible persons to immediately register and possess voter cards as it is the only weapon one can fight his political enemy adding that their is not like that of APC as they are set to rescue this country from banditry, thuggery, and all forms all social vieces affecting the development and economy of this country.

The decampees include Alhaji Yusuf Sulaiman, Senator Abubakar Salame, Alhaji Abdullahi Abubakar Gumbi are those that contested for governorship seat.

Some that decamped to PDP contested for either Senatorial,House of Representative or State Assembly seats.

Dr. Ayochiya Ayu,Members of the National Working Committee and hosts of other PDP influencials from across the country also witnessed the ceremony.

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