Former Gov Dankwambo’s Deputy, thousand others defect to APC in Gombe
The former Deputy Governor of Gombe State Charles Iliya, on Saturday defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
Iliya, was deputy Governor to Dr. Ibrahim Hassan Dankwambo, our Correspondent reports that he has been a major bedrock to the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in Gombe South.
He was unveiled during the commencement of APC kicked off his re-election bid as All Progressives Congress.
Among other prominent defectors include; North-East PDP Zonal Secretary Kabiru Jauro, who promised to support Governor Muhammadu Yahaya achieve his re-election bid.
Also speaking, former Atiku Abubakar’s campaigner, and a former Governorship aspirant of the PDP, Isyaku Gwamna, while addressing thousands of followers described his move as necessary.
Gwamna said, “it was better to rely on what you have seen than what you are promised.”
Speaking, Yahaya, described the support as genuine following his performance since 2019, “The support is genuine because of our performance,” the governor said.
The Governor explained that the APC administration in Gombe State has substantially delivered on its campaign promises which so far led to the construction of hundreds of kilometers of roads across the State, the provision of quality and affordable health care services, quality education to the people and putting the State on the path of sustainable economic development among others.
He said in addition to the incredible performance of the APC administration in the state, the structural formation of the party is further strengthened through the massive decamping of some notable PDP stalwarts and their supporters to its fold.
“I want to assure you Mr National Chairman that we have delivered on our mandate and the ordinary people in the state are happy with us and we are confident that we shall surpass our last outing at the polls. It is for this reason that I call on APC supporters, especially the contestants to brace up for the political battle ahead,” Yahaya said.
Meanwhile, former Governor Danjuma Goje, who is currently the Senator representing Gombe Central was the only candidate absent.
Goje, recently reconciled with the Gombe State Governor in the twilight of the All Progressives Congress primaries election where Goje picked return ticket to the Senate.
Mild drama ensued when All Progressives Congress Chairman Abdullahi Adamu, called candidates and asked if there was anyone else remaining but Governor rose to the occasion to mention Goje, in absentia as the Gombe Central candidate ahead of 2023 election.
