From Olanrewaju Lawal Birnin Kebbi
Immediate younger brother of Senator Muhammadu Adamu Aliero, Alhaji Abba Aliero, who is the head of Aliero’s political structure and other foot soldiers of the former governor of the state, have officially dumped the main opposition party, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
They joined the ruling party at the centre at Aliero town during the appreciation tour of the state Governor, Dr Nasir Idris and All Progressive Congress, APC, state leadership to Aliero Local Government Area headquarters.
Those that defected include PDP chairman of Aliero LGA, Alhaji Danjuma Sugaba, former Commissioner of Basic Education, Alhaji Muhammadu Magawatta Aliero, Alhaji Abba Aliero and many others.
While speaking on behalf of Alieros, former Commissioner for Basic Education, Alhaji Muhammadu Magawatta Aliero, explained that they decided to join APC not because they want to get appointment but to team up with Governor Idris to develop the state.
Former PDP chairman of Aliero LGA, Alhaji Danjuma Sugaba, explained that they were building the APC together before they left but they had decided to return to the party to do justice to all the people of the state.
Chairman of APC, Alhaji Abubakar Kana Zuru received them into the APC at the Aliero LGA Secretariat.
In his remark, Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Nasir Idris, who was excited with their return, assured them that they would be treated like other party members.