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Gombe Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya with the former Chairman of the NNPP in Gombe State, Maikano Abdullahi Umar, right
By Akanji Alowolodo, Gombe
Former Chairman of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in Gombe State, Maikano Umar has explained that his decision to join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) was due to lack of political focus, leadership direction and clear blueprint by the Governorship Candidate of the NNPP in the state, Hon. Khamisu Mailantarki as to how he will move Gombe State forward and address its challenges if elected.
The explanation was contained in his letter of resignation addressed to the party National Secretariat copies of which were made available to Journalists in Gombe Friday evening.
According to him, “I cannot be where rhetorics and lies take the centre stage at campaigns and political engagements rather than speaking on the roadmap and blueprints to addressing issues of governance and development.”
He wrote in the letter, “I wish to formally announce my resignation from the New Nigeria People’s Party, NNPP and my position as the Gombe State Chairman of the party with effect from today, 3rd January, 2023. In light of the above, I hereby formally announce my decision to join the All Progressives Congress, APC.”
The former stated that,”I have come to the realization that Governor Inuwa Yahaya is a focused and visionary leader championing the cause of development in Gombe State, providing good governance and democracy dividends.”
Maikano Umar further stated that, “As against the NNPP, APC is a party for reasonable and patriotic people focusing on development rather than hoodwinking the electorate with rhetorics and lies.”
He concluded stating that he will provide further insights in due course.
