Speaker Abbas Backs APC as Only Path for Nigerians in 2027

Tajudeen Abbas, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, has stated that as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration works to better the country for the welfare of its people, the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is still the only practical choice for Nigerians.
In Kaduna State, the Speaker made these statements after a number of members of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) officially defected to the APC under the leadership of Alhaji Muhammad Sani Sidi, a former director general of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA).
The APC was reportedly joined by the former NEMA DG, hundreds of his supporters, and a number of former PDP leaders in Kaduna State.

Abbas said that the former NEMA DG made a prompt and sensible choice when he welcomed Sani Sidi into the APC, highlighting that the ruling party is a safe sanctuary for all politicians committed to bettering the lives of their constituents.
The Speaker said on Wednesday that as more members of the opposition parties switch to the ruling party, the APC will only get stronger.

“Every APC member in Kaduna is celebrating today. I can’t recall instances in the last two years where opposition members have united to support and stand with the APC like this one.

We spent more than three months discussing ways for Sani Sidi to get off the sinking ship with His Excellency Senator Uba Sani, the governor of Kaduna State, and myself. Governor Uba Sani has worked very hard to win over Sani Sidi.

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Sani Sidi joined the APC because, I want to reassure you, he has witnessed the progress made by Governor Uba Sani and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. That you have agreed to join APC makes us glad.

“You are in the proper location. This is a peaceful and fulfilling celebration. You are now an integral part of who we are. Your hands are capable and trustworthy. We guarantee that you will receive the same respect and benefits that are reserved for APC foundation members. The Speaker addressed the defectors, saying, “You will not have any reason to regret this decision you took.”

In a separate statement during the event, Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani characterized Alhaji Sani Sidi as one of the state’s top political figures, whose choice to join the APC was made for the advancement of the state, especially his people, and not for personal gain.

I don’t find it surprising that he made the proper choice today. He made this choice for the sake of his people’s progress, not for selfish ends. He’s got enough for himself and is comfortable.

As the Speaker mentioned, we held a number of consultations, meetings, and interactions. His main concern in all of those is Kaduna State’s progress.