Former Senate president, Ahmad Lawan, has debunked viral reports claiming rumours suggesting that he is planning to leave the All Progressives Congress for the Social Democratic Party.
Lawan described the reports as entirely false, baseless, and without any merit.
In a statement issued on Sunday by his Media Adviser, Ezrel Tabiowo, the Senator representing Yobe North Senatorial District reaffirmed his commitment to APC.
Highlighting his political career spanning 25 years in the national assembly, Tabiowo said the former senate president is among the few Nigerian politicians with no defection record since inception.
He said: “The attention of the Office of Senator Ahmad Lawan, the President of the 9th Senate and Distinguished Senator representing Yobe North Senatorial District, has been drawn to misleading reports and posters circulating in some quarters, insinuating that he is set to leave the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Social Democratic Party (SDP).
“We wish to categorically state that these reports are entirely false, baseless, and without any merit.
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“Senator Ahmad Lawan remains a steadfast and loyal member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), a party he has proudly associated with and contributed to since its formation.
“He remains a key stakeholder in the APC and will continue to work with the party and the government to ensure the success of their collective goals.
“Senator Lawan is a firm believer in the vision and principles of the APC, and he continues to work tirelessly with other party leaders and members to strengthen the party and advance its agenda for the betterment of our nation.
“Furthermore, Senator Ahmad Lawan expresses his strong support for the policies and reforms of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led administration. He believes in the administration’s commitment to transforming Nigeria and addressing the challenges facing the nation.”
INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that many politicians from the north have been pulling out from APC, following former governor of Kaduna, Nasir El-Rufai’s defection to SDP.
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