The All Progressives Congress in Jigawa State has rejected claims of mass defections and internal strife, asserting that the party remains united and stronger ahead of the 2027 general elections. A statement issued by Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Hamisu Mohammed Gumel, and shared with DAILY POST on Sunday, dismissed reports of widespread resignations and movement to the African Democratic Congress as misleading and exaggerated. The statement blamed opposition elements and disgruntled individuals for spreading false narratives about the party's stability. It acknowledged that a few prominent members had left but attributed their exit to personal political ambitions rather than systemic issues. The APC maintained that its structure in Jigawa remains intact and pointed to an influx of over 66,000 members from opposition parties, including the Peoples Democratic Party, New Nigeria Peoples Party, and ADC. The party credited the growing membership to public confidence in Governor Umar Namadi and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. It affirmed its confidence in retaining political dominance in the state despite attempts to undermine its image.
The APC claims only a few members left due to personal ambitions, yet admits over 66,000 joined from opposition parties—raising questions about whose ambition truly drives the party's narrative. If defections are insignificant, the scale of incoming members suggests a party banking on individual political calculations rather than grassroots loyalty. This dynamic offers no real assurance to ordinary APC supporters in Jigawa, whose interests may be secondary to elite maneuvering. The focus on numbers over ideology leaves voters wondering what the party stands for beyond the next election.
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