2019: PDP reacts to defection of former chairman , Mu’azu, other bigwigs to APC

Bauchi state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has
confirmed the exit of its former national chairman, Alhaji Adamu
Mu'azu, deputy national chairman North, Alhaji Babayo Garba Gamawa, to
the All Progressives Congress, APC.

Others are a former secretary to the federal government, Alhaji Ahmed
Yayale, and Alhaji Kaulaha Aliyu.

This was disclosed to DAILY POST by the Bauchi PDP publicity
secretary, Yayanuwa Zainabari, in an exclusive interview in Bauchi
Wednesday

He described the exit of the PDP bigwigs to APC in Bauchi as shocking
and a big slap to the party ahead of the 2019 polls.

"Honestly, we have confirmed the exits of former national chairman,
deputy national chairman and other two. It's a big shock to the PDP.
However, the party remains strong to sweep the election owing to APC's
failures," Zainabari said.

The PDP publicity secretary alleged that the defectors took the
decision to dump the party to escape the wrath of the Economic and
Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, and apparently to pacify the ruling
party.

He disclosed that the deputy national chairman north was suspended for
his inability to work for the PDP and anti-party activities.

Zainabari however maintained that their defection will not stop PDP
from winning the polls, insisting that Nigerians will not allow
further rigging in the forthcoming general elections.

He maintained that PDP's governorship candidate, Mohammed Bala remains
unshakeable because of his popularity and public acceptance.

"Among the governorship candidates in Bauchi state, only Bala is
giving the APC sleepless night and that may have informed the gang up
against PDP," Zainabari said.