June 14, (THEWILL) – A former member of the House of Representatives and prominent member of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Nasarawa State, Ahmed Wadada, has defected to the Social Democratic Party (SDP).
Also following in Wadada’s footsteps, Hon. Jonathan Gaza, a two-term serving member of the House of Representatives representing Karu/Keffi/Kokona Federal Constituency joined the SDP.
Wadada was accompanied by over 20, 000 supporters, who also announced their defection at a rally organised on Monday.
The rally, which commenced at the Keffi Flyover Bridge in Keffi township, caused gridlock for hours at the ever busy Keffi/Akwanga Federal highway and other major roads.
In an interview with journalists, Wadada said he had informed his teeming supporters of his intention to contest in the 2023 general election for a seat in the Senate as a representative of Nasarawa West Senatorial District.
He said he was optimistic of victory in the forthcoming general election, adding that aside initiating people-oriented legislations in the Senate once elected, he plans to initiate projects that would have a direct impact on the lives of the people.
“The kind of projects I have for the people are the same kind of projects I carried out for the people when I was a member of the House of Representatives, which is why they are all in support of my ambition. I have added value to human capacity. I represented them very well in the past and helped bring civilization to the people,” he said.
Wadada expressed delight over the massive support from the people, saying that he felt challenged to do more if elected to represent them.
“I feel fulfilled and much more challenged because for God to bless me with this level of support, it is imperative for me to look ways to much more than I did before”, he said.
Wadada explained that he left the APC due to the controversy that trailed the recently conducted Nasarawa West Senatorial District primary election.
He said he withdrew from the contest because of the illegality snd undemocratic manner the exercise was organised.
“Wherever there is no justice, the society cannot be better. So there is no justice in APC and I know I have the followership of my people. That is why I opted for a different platform in order to actualise my dreams.
“I am one politician that has always related and associated with the people whether I am in office or not and somebody out there feels it is time to do whatever he can and went ahead to change, doctored and manipulate the delegates list, which of course I chose not to go with that illegality,” he said.
