In order to defeat the All Progressives Congress in 2027, the state chapters of the Peoples Democratic Party in Sokoto and Kebbi states have declared their desire to join any alliance.
As the Sokoto PDP’s supporters, led by former governor Aminu Tambuwal, declared their intention to leave the party for the recently established All Democratic Alliance coalition, Kebbi said they were willing to join any coalition or political alliance that aimed to unseat the APC on a state and national level.
110 new political parties are attempting to register with the Independent National Electoral Commission, including the ADA.
According to a source in Sokoto who spoke to The Intercept, the decision was made at a gathering of stakeholders on Saturday.
The source who spoke on condition of anonymity said the party would make its official position known to the public by Monday.
“We held a crucial meeting, and the major agenda was the merger into ADA. We’re putting final touches to the arrangement, and an official announcement is expected soon.
“I can assure you that any moment from now, we will make our decision known to the press for the general public,” the source said.
He further confirmed the presence of the National Organising Secretary of the party, Umar Bature; Tambuwal, state chairman of the party, Aliyu Goronyo, among other party members at the meeting.
When contacted, the state Publicity Secretary of the PDP in the state, Hassan Sanyinnawal, confirmed the stakeholders’ meeting.
He however declined to make a comment on the adoption of any party.
According to him, “Yes we held a stakeholders meeting yesterday at the house of our leader, Senator Tambuwal.
“The meeting was just our normal stakeholders’ meeting which we usually do from time to time, so no cause for alarm.”
At a meeting in Birnin Kebbi on Saturday, the PDP leaders in Kebbi State reaffirmed their commitment to rebuilding the party and offering a credible alternative to the APC.
Addressing journalists after the meeting, a party chieftain and elder statesman, Dr Ibrahim Mera, disclosed that Kebbi PDP had resolved to support all legitimate efforts to remove the APC from power.
“We are ready to collaborate with like-minded groups and political platforms committed to rescuing Nigeria from the hardship imposed by the APC-led government.
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“We also agreed to fast-track preparations for the state congress, subject to the approval of the national leadership,” he said.
Prior to upcoming elections, Mera emphasised the party’s strategy to fortify its grassroots organisations and rally broad support throughout the state.
In his speech, Usman Suru, the state PDP chairman, encouraged people to maintain their fortitude in the face of the current economic crisis and gave them optimism that better days were coming.
“We are aware of the suffering endured by our people. The PDP is striving to offer a superior substitute that puts the security and well-being of every Nigerian first,” he stated.
Gen. Aminu Bande (retd), the PDP’s nominee for governor of Kebbi State in 2023, attacked the APC government, charging it with political intimidation and egregious mismanagement.
He said that the present Kebbi State administration had harassed and arbitrarily arrested opposition members in an effort to witch hunt them.
