President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Senator Ahmed Lawan The former president of the senate and member of the National Assembly, Senator Ahmed Lawan, has dismissed speculation that he has dumped the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) for the opposition Social Democratic Party (SDP).
Lawan who spoke through a press statement released by his media adviser, Dr. Ezrel Tabiowo, stated that the speculated defection is "entirely false, baseless, and without any merit.
Part of the statement read, "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. 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.
Speaking further, Senator Lawan posed that he is not among those who change political parties like clothe. He said "For the record, throughout his illustrious political career spanning twenty-five years as a member of the National Assembly, Senator Ahmad Lawan is one of Nigeria’s few politicians with no defection record since inception. In 1999, he was elected into the House of Representatives; and transitioned to the Senate in 2007, on the platform of the All People’s Party (APP), which was later renamed ‘All Nigeria People’s Party (ANPP)’. The ANPP was amongst the three minority parties that merged to birth the All Progressives Congress on 6th February, 2013.
Recall that the former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, recently defected from the APC to the SDP, with words of encouragement calling on some leaders of both the ruling and opposition parties including Senator Ahmed Lawan, to join him in the SDP.
El-Rufai condemned the administration of President Bola Tinubu, the reward system of the APC and personality of President Tinubu alleging that the President had deviated from the founding principles of the ruling party.
However, Senator Lawan, in his statement, insisted that "he 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.
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Rating the policies and works of his state Governor, Mai Mala Buni, and President Tinubu, the former President of the Senate reaffirmed his satisfaction with the performance of the duo and his readiness to always work with them for progress.
"Senator Lawan reiterates his full support for Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State, in his commendable efforts to deliver good governance and improve the lives of the people of Yobe State. He commends Governor Buni’s leadership and remains committed to working with him to achieve the shared vision of a prosperous Yobe State.
"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, the statement reads.
Senator Lawan, therefore, called the broadcasters of his purported defection rumours as "mischiefers" who should be ignored.
"We urge the general public, party members, and supporters to disregard these unfounded rumours and posters, as they are nothing but the handiwork of mischief-makers seeking to create unnecessary distractions and buzz for a mapped out political agenda.
"Senator Ahmad Lawan remains focused on his responsibilities as a lawmaker and a leader, and he is committed to supporting the APC-led administration under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in delivering good governance and sustainable development to all Nigerians, he stated.
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Written by Omooba Alekuwodo (omoobaalekuwodo)
Published 3/16/2025 1:44:27 PM