A former lawmaker in Zamfara, Alhaji Manir Gidanjaja, who
defected to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) three weeks ago, has dumped the
party and returned to the APC.
Gidanjaja had on
August 8 announced his defection to PDP and was received into the party at
Government House in Gusau.
Gidanjaja, however,
retraced his step back to the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the weekend,
during the party’s stakeholders meeting held at the residence of former
governor, Abdul’aziz Yari in Talata-Mafara. He was seen weeping profusely as he
begged for forgiveness from APC leaders.
“I am happy to be here today to clear myself from some circumstances
I found myself. I want to tell the entire people of Zamfara State and Nigeria
that I have returned from PDP to the APC. I returned to APC because my
political supporters are not willing to join PDP. I want to use this
opportunity to apologise to our APC leader in the state, Alhaji Abdul’aziz
Yari, state APC Chairman, Alhaji Lawal Liman and entire APC members in this
state over what happened.'' Gidanjaja said.
“I am seeking your forgiveness over what happened. I am sure
those very close to me are aware of the circumstances I found myself which led
to my defection to PDP. I joined PDP last month due to some reasons beyond my
control and since my defection, I have not been recognized, I have not seen
good political leadership in PDP.'' he continued.
“I am advising my colleagues, the APC supporters in the
state, that you should remain calm and be patient. I am aware PDP will be
looking for you to defect from APC, I am advising you not to do so. I am advising
you based on experience, I know what I experienced after my defection to PDP,”
he added.
In his remark, Liman, the state APC Chairman, thanked the
lawmaker for returning to the party, which he said has remained strong despite
losing leadership of the state following a Supreme Court judgment.
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