Katsina Lawmaker Defects to APC Citing Party's Leadership Crisis

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Hon. Salisu Yusuf Majigiri, representing Mashi/Dutsi Federal Constituency of Katsina State, has formally joined the All Progressives Congress (APC) after defecting from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Majigiri, a former PDP chairman and Chief of Staff to former Governor Ibrahim Shema, received his APC membership card at his polling unit. Citing the PDP's leadership crisis, Majigiri stated that the party's inability to provide coherent leadership has hindered his ability to effectively represent his constituents.

Key Takeaways:

  • Hon. Salisu Yusuf Majigiri has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Katsina State.
  • Majigiri, a former longest serving Katsina PDP chairman and Chief of Staff to former Governor Ibrahim Shema, received his APC membership card at his polling unit.
  • The PDP's leadership crisis, resulting from protracted litigations at the national and state levels, has hindered Majigiri's ability to represent his constituents effectively.
  • The PDP's inability to participate in local government election in Katsina State due to irreconcilable differences and lack of coherent leadership has been a major factor in Majigiri's decision to defect.
  • Majigiri emphasized the importance of prioritizing his constituents' interests over personal interests and the need for development, progress, and better wellbeing.
  • The APC's direction and unity were cited as reasons for Majigiri's decision to join the party.
  • As a member of the APC, Majigiri aims to contribute to the development of his constituency, Katsina State, and Nigeria as a whole.

Statistics:

  • 2023: The year when the PDP presidential primary appeared to have triggered the leadership crisis.
  • 2: The number of major parties in Nigeria, according to Majigiri, with the APC and PDP being the primary opponents.
  • 1: The major factor cited by Majigiri as the reason for PDP's inability to participate in local government election in Katsina State.
  • Multiple: The number of litigations at the national and state levels affecting the PDP.

Sources:

  • Nigerian Tribune ( exact date not specified)