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| Hon. Lawan Musa Majakura displaying APC flag after his defection from PDP today |
From JOE Hemba
In a significant political move of his life, Hon. Lawan Musa Majakura, the lone representative of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Yobe State House of Assembly, officially defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) today.
The ceremony which took place at the official residence of Gov. Mai Mala Buni at the Government House this evening saw the Speaker of Yobe State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Chiroma Buba Mashio, the Deputy Speaker Hon. Yau Daachia and other members of the State House of Assembly accompanied their colleague for the event.
Gov. Mai Mala Buni in his remarks was particularly impressed by the youthfulness of Majakura and his political sagacity.
He praised the dedication of the member to serving his constituency, emphasizing the importance of politics as a means of providing effective service to the people.
The governor expressed his satisfaction with Majakura's commitment and the notable politicians who accompanied him, indicating widespread acceptance within credible political circles.
In his address, Hon. Lawan Musa Majakura explained that his decision to leave the PDP for the APC was motivated by the commendable efforts of Mr Buni’s administration in bringing transformative infrastructure to his constituency. He specifically highlighted the construction of roads, housing estates, and medical facilities that have positively impacted local communities.
His words: "I want to join hands with you and support you in serving my constituency to improve the lives of my people. I am convinced that we can achieve more if I am on the same page with you in the APC; it will benefit the people of my constituency better," Majakura affirmed.
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| Gov Buni in a warm handshake with Hon. Majakura after his defection to APC |
The Speaker of the Yobe State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Chiroma Buba Mashio, lauded Majakura's outstanding commitment to representing the interests of his constituents.
According to him, “this defection is as an advantage to the APC and the government of Yobe State. I am optimistic about the positive impact Majakura's move would have on the party and the state's governance landscape”.
IMPACTONLINENIGERIA reported that Mr. Majakura, a 28 year old former volunteer primary school teacher defeated the former Speaker of the State House of Assembly Mohammed Mirwa in the March 18 Governorship and State House of Assembly election to represented Nguru II Constituency at the State House of Assembly on the platform of the People’s Democratic Party(PDP).
Though the former Speaker had challenged the victory of Mr. Majakura at the tribunal, he could not get his prayers as the tribunal ruled against his petition declaring Majakura as being validly elected and returned as member of Nguru II constituency.
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| Gov. Buni addressing supporters With the defection of Majakura to the APC, onely Sadiq Yahaya representing Bade Central StateConstituency is now left in the opposition PDP out of the 23 members in the House. |
The defection of the lone PDP member to the APC not only underlines the shifting political dynamics in Yobe but also reflects a growing characteristics of Yobe State as a one party state.
As Yobe State continues on its trajectory of progress, political realignments are likely to shape the future landscape of the state's political sphere.
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