The only member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Yobe State House of Assembly, Lawan Musa Majakura, has defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Majakura had defeated the then Speaker of the Assembly, Ahmed Lawan Mirwa, who had been in the House for 20 years and was the flagbearer for APC in their Nguru II state constituency.
Receiving the lawmaker into the party on Thursday, Governor Mai Mala Buni described Majakura as a young and vibrant politician with huge potential.
“Politics is about service to the people, l am impressed with your commitment to serve your constituency effectively.
“I am also impressed with the calibre of people that accompany you to this event, it shows your acceptance by these groups of credible politicians” he said.
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Earlier, Majakura said he was convinced to leave PDP for APC because of the commendable efforts of the Buni administration in providing infrastructure to the people of his constituency.
He said the construction of roads, housing estate, medical facilities and others have transformed communities in his constituency.
“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 said.
