Niger governor dismisses report APC members defecting because of persecution

Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umar Bago has dismissed reports that some members of the All Progressives Congress, APC are defecting due to persecution in the party.

Speaking with journalists after a meeting with political stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress extraction from the 25 Local Government Councils of the State, Bago argued that those leaving are doing so for personal reasons.

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The meeting which held at the Hauwa Wali Multipurpose Hall, Government House, Minna afforded the governor to maintain that the ruling APC remain united, noted that grievances arising from the primary elections are being addressed.

He insisted that no politician left APC in Niger because of persecution

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“When people leave the party, it is not because they are being persecuted; it is because they have decided to leave for their own personal and individual reasons.

“What everyone is talking about are egotistical issues that concern themselves”, adding that opposition claims are untrue, even as reconciliation efforts are ongoing across the State.down to grassroots.

“Primary elections usually come with post-primary disagreements, and that is why I have consistently emphasised reconciliation. I can confidently say that many people are returning to the party, which is evident from the impressive turnout at today’s meeting.

“Our party remains intact, and members are becoming more energised. We expect more people who left to return. We will continue community engagement and consultations with stakeholders so that by 2027, there will be no opposition in Niger State,” he said.

Bago urged party members to mobilise support across their constituencies and communities ahead of the 2027 general election, and campaign vigorously for the the return of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu

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