From Noah Ebije, Kaduna
The executive members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from Ungwar Sarki Ward in Kaduna have visited Senator Shehu Sani at his residence to express their grievances about being neglected by former Governor Nasir El-Rufai and vowed not to follow him to his new party, the Social Democratic Party (SDP).
The ward exco members, who felt abandoned and ignored despite their loyalty and support to the party and El-Rufai’s government, denied rumours making the rounds that they would join El-Rufai in the Social Democratic Party (SDP).
In his speech during the visit, the former lawmaker who represented Kaduna Central Senatorial District, Senator Shehu Sani, warned them against being deceived into dumping the APC for the SDP.
He asked, “How can El-Rufai, who didn’t help them during his eight years in office as a governor, do so now, when he is out of power and out of the ruling party?”
While appealing to the ward exco members to remain in the party and work for Governor Uba Sani during the forthcoming 2027 general elections, he promised to help reach out to Governor Uba Sani to execute meaningful projects at Ungwar Sarki Ward.
Though the members informed Shehu Sani about their initial resolve to dump the APC over prolonged deprivation, after the meeting, they reversed their decision to stay and support Governor Uba Sani.
The ward chairman, Aliyu Ibrahim, lamented, saying, “We, Ungwar Sarki Ward exco members, were neglected for eight years during the days of El-Rufai as governor. It was really that bad that not even a dime was given for all our support and loyalty to the party.
“The people of Kaduna saw how El-Rufai neglected us and opted for the likes of Muyiwa Adekeye and other persons outside the state, despite all we did for APC.
“This is part of the reasons we came to visit and reassure you and the Governor about our resolve to remain in APC to ensure we work against El-Rufai come 2027.”