The chairman of the opposition New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in Gombe state, Mr. Abdullahi Maikano Umar, has left the party for the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Mr. Maikano made the announcement of his defection first after meeting Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya and then at a press briefing in Gombe.
According to Maikano, he left the NNPP due to what he terms a lack of political focus, leadership direction and a clear blueprint by the governorship candidate, Mr. Khamisu Mailantarki.
“The NNPP did not have a clear plan on how to address the challenges of the state, if elected to lead the state.
“I cannot be where rhetorics and lies take the centre stage at campaigns and political engagements rather than speaking on the roadmap and blueprints to addressing issues of governance and development,” said Mr. Maikano.
Maikano described Governor Yahaya as a focused and visionary leader, who is championing the cause of development in Gombe state through the provision of good governance and democracy dividends.
“As against the NNPP, APC is a party for reasonable and patriotic people focusing on development rather than hoodwinking the electorate with rhetorics and lies,” said Mr. Maikano.
