Membership drive of the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) in Kaduna State received a major boost as Over 300 members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the New Nigeria Peoples Party defected to the party .
The politicians defected from the parties’ wards in Kawo, Kaduna North Local Government Area of the state on Saturday, May 3, 2025.
The Permanent Secretary of the Kaduna State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Jamilu Haruna, described the move by the defectors as an indication that the State governor, Uba Sani has performed well.
Haruna , who spoke at a reception for the defectors said that within two years since he assumed office, the governor has exceeded the expectations of the people of the state.
“This defection is not a surprise to us because all the genuine members of the opposition have seen the giant strides of Governor Uba Sani in security improvements, educational development, food security and overall well-being of the citizens.
“These achievements have stood our Governor our even among his colleagues and endeared him to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, which is a clear indication that, Kaduna stands to benefit more from the Federal Government for the overall benefit of the citizens,” Haruna noted.
He also welcomed the defectors to the ruling party while assuring them of mutual respect and possible opportunities that would help them thrive in their political careers.
Also speaking, the leader of the defectors, Usman Muhammad who was the Kaduna Central Senatorial Aspirant of the PDP confirmed that he led a total of 225 politicians from the party to APC.
He said they joined the ruling party over their conviction of the inclusive leadership style showcased by the governor.
