FORMER National Treasurer of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and former Gombe State governorship aspirant, Hon. Ahmed Yayari, has formally joined the All Progressives Congress (APC), alongside his supporters.
News Point Nigeria reports that Yayari, who served as Chief of Staff to former Gombe State Governor Ibrahim Hassan Dankwambo, picked up his APC membership card at his Kalshingi Ward in Akko Local Government Area.
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Speaking after receiving his membership card, Yayari pledged to deploy his years of political experience, extensive networks and support base towards securing victory for the APC in the 2027 elections.
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He specifically expressed his commitment to supporting the APC governorship candidate in Gombe State, Dr. Jamilu Isyaku Gwamna, as well as other APC candidates at both state and national levels.
The former PDP National Treasurer said his decision to join the APC was accompanied by a commitment to work with party leaders, stakeholders and supporters towards strengthening the party and delivering electoral success in 2027.
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Yayari’s defection comes amid a series of high-profile political realignments in Gombe State, with prominent politicians and thousands of their supporters moving into the APC.
His move is particularly significant given his previous roles at the national level of the PDP and his experience within Gombe State’s political establishment.
