A two-time former member of the House of Representatives from Sokoto State, Hon. Umaru Bature, has dumped the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, for All Progressives Congress, APC.
Bature, a long-time political associate of Governor Aminu Tambuwal, formally dumped the PDP on Monday and was presented with a membership card of the APC at the Sokoto North Local Government Area office of the party.
Speaking at the presentation of his membership card to him, Bature, who is the son in-law to immediate past Minister of Defence, General Aliyu Gusau (rtd), said he feels at home considering the fact that he was part and parcel of negotiations that led to the setting up of APC, “but due to some differences ahead of the 2015 elections”, he tarried a while and remained with the PDP.
“I thank Governor Tambuwal and other leaders of APC in Sokoto, notably Umarun Kwabo and Senator Aliyu Wamakko for making me realize that my services are needed here. This is a wonderful opportunity for me to give my best among my friends for the development of our state”, the former lawmaker said.
Mr. Bature called on his supporters to follow suit by dumping the PDP and joining APC so that “Together we will make Sokoto greater”.
In his remarks, the chairman of APC in Sokoto North LGA, Alhaji Muhammad Dangoggo, commended the former Chairman of the House Committee on Interior for the bold step he took in joining APC, saying the party is now laying solid foundation for the unity, stability and progress of Sokoto State and Nigeria.
“Our change mantra is gaining foothold across the country and we are making necessary impact. We are instilling moral and ethical values, and very soon, the result of our efforts will be very glaring for all to see”, Dangoggo added.
