BREAKING: Saraki Dumps APC, Gov Ahmed Follows In Step

'Dotun Akintomide
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Senate President, Bukola Saraki has finally dumped the All Progressives Congress, APC.

Saraki announced this via his verified Twitter page on Tuesday.

He wrote “I wish to inform Nigerians that, after extensive consultations, I have decided to take my leave of the All Progressives Congress (APC).”

Saraki’s decision coincided with that of the Kwara State Governor, Abdulfatah Ahmed who also announced his defection to the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP).
In a statement, Dr. Muyideen Akorede, his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Communications, the Kwara Governor gave reason for his defection.

He explained that his decision followed due consultations with the people and in response to calls by major stakeholder groups in the state.

Ahmed added that he defected to PDP, having realized that the All Progressive Congress (APC) can no longer serve as a platform for achieving the aspirations and expectations of his people.

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