Saraki, on Monday dumped the All Progressives Congress, APC, but was
quick to clarify that his decision had nothing to do with his
principal.
He described his decision to leave the APC as a difficult one,
disclosing that his resignation is coming after due consultation with
members of his Akida faction of the APC in Kaduna, which also has the
senator representing Kaduna Central, Shehu Sani, as member.
Baba-Ahmed, while addressing journalists in Kaduna on Monday, said he
has sent a letter of withdrawal from APC to the party chairman in his
ward.
He explained that he was not leaving APC to join another party but
believes the ruling party has underperformed.
According to him, "This statement is to inform the public of my
resignation from APC. I have sent a formal letter to this effect to
chairman of my ward.
"This has been a very difficult decision, to leave a party I helped to
form and made my humble contributions to put in power.
"After three years, however, I need to say that the APC has grossly
under-performed and has forfeited any claim to my loyalty and continue
membership.
"I do not believe in all conscience, that it should be trusted and
encouraged to continue to govern our great country beyond 2019.
"I am not leaving to join another party. This is my decision and mine
alone . It has nothing to do with the president of the senate, Dr
Abubakar Bukola Saraki.
"It's a decision taken after due consultations with Akida Group, a
group that has predated my appointment as chief of staff to the
President of the Senate.
"I will remain active in politics, as this is the main avenue for
salvaging our nation from rising insecurity, poverty and bitter
divisions," he said.
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