{"id":174025,"date":"2025-08-13T20:05:22","date_gmt":"2025-08-13T19:05:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/pdp-members-from-dankwambos-polling-unit-join-apc-in-gombe"},"modified":"2025-08-13T21:08:26","modified_gmt":"2025-08-13T20:08:26","slug":"pdp-members-from-dankwambos-polling-unit-join-apc-in-gombe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/parties\/pdp-members-from-dankwambos-polling-unit-join-apc-in-gombe","title":{"rendered":"PDP members from Dankwambo\u2019s polling unit join APC in Gombe"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>In a major political move in Gombe State, the Chairman of Gombe Local Government and state ALGON Chairman, Hon. Barr. Sani Ahmad Haruna (Wakilin Arewan Gombe), has welcomed a large group of defectors from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).<\/p>\n<p>The defectors are from the polling unit of former Gombe State Governor, Dr. Ibrahim Hassan Dankwambo on Tuesday.<\/p>\n<p>They were led by the Senior Special Assistant on GOSTEC, D.J. Mai Taya, who presented them to the APC leadership during a reception ceremony.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking at the event, Barr. Sani Haruna praised the new members for what he described as a bold choice.<\/p>\n<p>He assured them of equal opportunities and inclusion in party affairs, saying the APC was committed to good governance, unity, and sustainable development.<\/p>\n<p>Representing the State APC Chairman, Mr. Nite K. Amangal, the Gombe LGA APC Chairman, Alh. Abubakar Danladi, commended the unity among party members and promised continued support for both old and new members.<\/p>\n<p>Also addressing the gathering, the Special Adviser on Security to the Governor, Hon. Abubakar Aminu Musa (Talban Herwagana), called the defection \u201ca major step towards consolidating political unity and enhancing grassroots participation in governance.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Some defectors said they were impressed by Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya\u2019s leadership style and the APC\u2019s development achievements at both state and national levels. They cited these as the main reasons for switching parties.<\/p>\n<p>The event drew party stakeholders, ward councillors, and a large crowd of supporters, ending with calls for collective efforts to strengthen APC\u2019s presence ahead of future elections.<\/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 major political move in Gombe State, the Chairman of Gombe Local Government and state ALGON Chairman, Hon. Barr. Sani Ahmad Haruna (Wakilin Arewan Gombe), has welcomed a large group of defectors from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). 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