{"id":160868,"date":"2025-04-29T18:49:51","date_gmt":"2025-04-29T17:49:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/mass-defection-rocks-gombe-as-over-500-switch-allegiance-to-sdp"},"modified":"2025-04-30T19:46:45","modified_gmt":"2025-04-30T18:46:45","slug":"mass-defection-rocks-gombe-as-over-500-switch-allegiance-to-sdp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/parties\/mass-defection-rocks-gombe-as-over-500-switch-allegiance-to-sdp","title":{"rendered":"Mass defection rocks Gombe as over 500 switch allegiance to SDP"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>In a political shake-up that has reverberated throughout Gombe State, over 500 individuals from Kalshingi Ward, Akko Local Government Area, have officially joined the Social Democratic Party (SDP), leaving behind the APC, PDP, and NNPP.<\/p>\n<p>The mass defection was formally announced during a vibrant reception ceremony held by the SDP in Gombe.<\/p>\n<p>The statement confirming the defection was issued by Engr. Muhammad Abdulkadir Kumo, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Acting Chairman of the SDP, Gombe State.<\/p>\n<p>The defectors, including youths, women, and community leaders, expressed their disillusionment with their former parties, describing them as \u201cfailed entities built on empty promises.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>They emphasized that the SDP offers the only credible alternative, with a vision focused on genuine change and progress for both Gombe State and Nigeria as a whole.<\/p>\n<p>During the ceremony, the Akko Local Government SDP Chairman, Usman Muhammad, introduced the new members to the Acting State Chairman of the SDP, Comrade Adamu Abubakar Modibbo, in the presence of Dr. Bashir Abdullahi Gaddafi, the State Publicity Secretary, and other influential party members.<\/p>\n<p>Comrade Modibbo, in his speech, welcomed the new members and pledged a leadership focused on inclusivity and active participation.<\/p>\n<p>He also called on all SDP members to intensify grassroots mobilization efforts, ensuring the party\u2019s message reaches every household across Gombe\u2019s 11 local government areas.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is not just a defection; it is a clear sign that the people of Gombe are tired of failed promises, economic hardship, and leadership without direction,\u201d Comrade Modibbo said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSDP remains the beacon of hope, unity, and the true progress that the good people of Gombe deserve.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Nigeria<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. In a political shake-up that has reverberated throughout Gombe State, over 500 individuals from Kalshingi Ward, Akko Local Government Area, have officially joined the Social Democratic Party (SDP), leaving behind the APC, PDP, and NNPP. The mass defection was formally announced during a vibrant reception ceremony held by the SDP in Gombe. 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