Bid Blow As Saraki’s Close Ally Dumps PDP; Heading For APC?

A former President of the Nigerian Senate, Bukola Sarai has lost one of his closest allies, Bolaji Abudullahi from his state, Kwara.

Abdullahi also a former Minister of Sports, on Monday, dumped Saraki’s party, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. His resignation was contained in a letter he wrote to the chairman of the party in the state yesterday, even though he has yet to disclose the next political party he’s heading for.

Analysts however predict that he might join the All Progressives Congress, APC, the ruling party in the state. The ruling APC’s have recently become enlarged due to the defection of politicians, particularly from PDP, to its fold.

According to him, in the letter addressed to the chairman of his Ubandawaki ward, Ilorin West Local government, the journalist-turned politician said he had weighed his decision thoroughly, citing no particular decision for his decision.

The letter was dated December 16, 2024.

He wrote in the letter, “I write to formally resign my membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). I have had ample time to reflect, and I have come to the difficult conclusion that this is the only tenable option for me at this time.

“Mr. chairman, please permit me to express, through you, my gratitude to the leadership of the party for the opportunities that I have had to serve the state and the country on its platform, and for the great moments we have shared.”

The party in the state has however reacted to his resignation from the PDP, describing it as a good riddance to bad rubbish, according to the state publicity secretary, Olushola Adewara, who said the former minister is not a thorough-bred politician.

Meanwhile, political analysts insist that the departure of Abdullahi from the main opposition party in the country, is a big blow to both Saraki and PDP, as the party is trying to make a come-back in the next general election.

Saraki, a former governor of the state has been touted as one of those aspiring for Nigeria’s presidency in 2027. The exit of Abdullahi, and others, who have left the party lately will count against it.