Senate President Bukola Saraki has left the ruling All Progressives Congress.
In a tweet posted via his verified Twitter handle, the politician said: “I wish to inform Nigerians that, after extensive consultations, I have decided to take my leave of the All Progressives Congress (APC).”
See the tweet:
I wish to inform Nigerians that, after extensive consultations, I have decided to take my leave of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
— Bukola Saraki (@bukolasaraki) July 31, 2018
In a similar movement, the Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed also on Tuesday announced his defection to the Peoples Democratic Party from the All Progressives Congress.
Following consultations and in response to calls by major stakeholders in the state, I have moved to the PDP as APC can no longer serve as a platform for achieving the aspirations and expectations of my people.
— Alh Abdulfatah Ahmed (@AbdulfataAhmed) July 31, 2018
Ahmed in a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Communication, Dr. Muyideen Akorede, in a statement said he took the decision after wide consultations.
Akorede said, “Following due consultations with the people and in response to calls by major stakeholder groups in the state, Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed today defected to the PDP having realized that the APC can no longer serve as a platform for achieving the aspirations and expectations of his people.”
