Senator Muhammed Sabo Nakudu, a distinguished politician in Jigawa state, has formally resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC) and joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
Nakudu, a two-term senator representing Jigawa South West senatorial district, submitted his resignation letter to his Sundimina ward in Birnin Kudu native authorities space Friday final week.
The defection ceremony, held weekend in Dutse, was attended by a big crowd, together with high ADC officers.
Nakudu’s defection is a component of a bigger development of politicians abandoning their events for the ADC, forward of the 2027 basic elections.
Different notable politicians who’ve joined the ADC embody Aminu Ibrahim Ringim, a three-time governorship candidate, and Ubale Shitu, a distinguished chieftain within the Peoples Democratic Occasion (PDP).
Nakudu, who was the chairman of the Senate Committee on Petroleum “Downstream” within the ninth Meeting, is anticipated to contest the governorship of Jigawa state in 2027 on the ADC platform.
ADC leaders in Jigawa state have welcomed Nakudu and pledged to work collectively in direction of the social gathering’s progress.
Hon Bashir Adamu Jumbo, one of many social gathering’s leaders, assured Nakudu of equal alternatives throughout the social gathering construction and known as on supporters to unite behind the social gathering’s imaginative and prescient.
Nakudu, in his speech, thanked his supporters and promised to work in direction of a larger Jigawa and Nigeria.