By Akinwale Kasali
The defection tsunami rocking opposition Party, the Peoples Democratic Party, APC, continues.
Gombe State Governor, Inuwa Yahaya, on Wednesday received two members of the PDP in the Gombe State House of Assembly to the All Progressives Congress, APC.
Hon. Gabriel Galadima Fushison, representing Kaltungo West Constituency and Hon. Malon Nimrod Yari, representing Billiri West Constituency led to the Governor’s office by the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Abubakar Mohammed Luggerewo, said their decision was driven by Governor Inuwa Yahaya’s inclusive style of governance.
They noted that even while in opposition, they were never sidelined, adding that their constituencies benefited fully from government projects and the dividends of democracy.
According to them, the Governor’s fairness, accessibility and commitment to equitable development convinced them that the best way to reciprocate such consideration was to join hands with him in advancing the development agenda of Gombe State.
Welcoming the lawmakers into the APC family, Governor Inuwa Yahaya described their defection as a vote of confidence in his administration and its people-oriented policies.
He assured them of equal treatment, cooperation and full integration in the party, stressing that the APC remains a platform for unity, progressand service to the people.
The Governor also commended the leadership and members of the Gombe State House of Assembly for their continued cooperation with the executive, describing the cordial relationship between both arms of government as critical to the peace, stability and development the state currently enjoys.
It will be recalled that earlier in 2025, the Minority Whip of the House, Hon. Zubairu Ayala, also defected from PDP to the APC.
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