More than 5,542 members of the PDP and ANPP in Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa have defected to the Congress for Progressive Change (CPC).
The defectors were received at the CPC's office in Gwunduma, Karshi Development Area by Gov. Tanko Al-makura of Nasarawa.
Receiving the defectors, Al-makura urged the people to follow the path of the CPC, while appreciating those defected from the PDP and ANPP to the ruling CPC in the state
The governor, who reiterated the focus of the party to embark on projects that would benefit the people, said his administration would embark on the construction of rural roads among other things.
Al-makura said the plight of women, children, and the physically challenged and other vulnerable groups would always form part of his priority.
While appreciating the people for sustaining the existing peace, Al-makura stressed the importance of living in peace and harmony.
Al-makura called on members and supporters of the CPC in the area to embrace the new entrants into the party.
He commended their courage to join the party, which, he said, was worthy of emulation toward a lasting development of the state.
He, therefore, urged them to support the security operatives in their task of ensuring peace and harmony in the society.
The governor also used the forum to canvass support for the party to attain victory at the up-coming House of Assembly bye election in Awe Local Government scheduled for July 7, this year
Speaking on behalf of the defectors, the former Deputy Speaker in Karu Local Government, Alhassan Mohammed-Gurkuuo said that their decision to join the party was informed by the leadership style of Gov. Tanko Al-makura.
The new entrants observed that Al-makura carried everybody along irrespective of tribal, religious and political inclination.
Earlier, the state Attorney-General and Commissioner of Justice, Mohammed Abdullahi, who presented the defectors, appreciated their foresight for joining the CPC, which, he noted, was an attestation to the development efforts of Al-makura
Abdullahi also expressed the need for peaceful co-existence among the people for the progress of the area.
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