Senator Wadada Expresses Possible Departure from SDP Following Meeting with Tinubu
Senator Ahmed Aliyu Wadada, who represents Nasarawa West in the 10th Senate, has hinted at leaving the Social Democratic Party (SDP) to join the All Progressives Congress (APC). The senator made this announcement after a closed-door meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
The senator's decision to leave the SDP and potentially join the APC is driven by several factors. Senator Wadada's previous departure from the APC to SDP was described as "circumstantial," suggesting that personal or situational factors led him to leave the APC initially. Now, he feels that these circumstances have changed, prompting his return to the APC.
Political ambitions also play a significant role in Senator Wadada's decision. The senator is nursing ambitions to become the Governor of Nasarawa State. Joining the ruling party, APC, could provide him with more political leverage and support in his future political endeavors.
Senator Wadada believes that President Tinubu and the APC are in a strong political position, which he thinks would be beneficial for his own political aspirations and the region he represents. He also highlighted that no opposition candidate, including those from coalitions like the PDP and ADC, can challenge Tinubu's performance or support base in the 2027 elections.
Senator Wadada expressed admiration for President Tinubu's leadership and achievements, suggesting that his defection is also motivated by a belief in the APC's vision and leadership. However, he did not give specific reasons for his planned defection, but suggested that current political realities might not favor his continued stay in the SDP.
Despite hinting at his potential defection, Senator Wadada expressed strong confidence in President Tinubu's political strength. He questioned whether anyone in the coalition would have the courage to tell Nigerians and the world that they would return subsidies if given the opportunity to preside over Nigeria.
Although he has not made a formal declaration, Senator Wadada considers himself a member of the APC. He said, "I am in the Senate under the platform of the SDP but there's no hiding the fact that I had said this earlier sometime back that SDP as a political party hasn't offended me, I am still proud of SDP, but the happenings now may not warrant my continued stay in SDP." He further added, "And so, I am on my way, I could even said that I am APC though I have not officially moved, but I am APC not because SDP has offended me, just the same way I moved from APC to SDP. Dynamism of life makes it imperative for everything in life to be dynamic."
It remains to be seen if Senator Wadada will officially announce his defection from the SDP to the APC in the near future. However, his hints and statements suggest a strong inclination towards joining the ruling party.
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