Ex Senate President, Lawan speaks on defection plan to SDP

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Dr. Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan, the president of the 9th Senate, has denied rumors and posters that he is planning to defect from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and reaffirmed his dedication to the party.

In a statement issued on Sunday and signed by his media adviser, Ezrel Tabiowo, Lawan, who now serves as the Senate Committee on Defense and represents the Yobe North Senatorial District, said that “the reports are entirely false, baseless, and without any merit.”

The statement said Lawan “remains a steadfast and loyal member of the APC, a party he has proudly associated with and contributed to since its formation”, adding that”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.”

“For the record, throughout his 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.

“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,” it stressed.

The statement also reaffirmed the former Senate President’s unwavering support for Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni, stating that he is still dedicated to collaborating with him in order to realize their shared goal of a prosperous state, “in his commendable efforts to deliver good governance and improve the lives of the people of the state.”

Additionally, it declared Lawan’s strong support for the policies and reforms of the administration led by President Bola Tinubu and his belief in the administration’s dedication to changing Nigeria and tackling the country’s problems.

“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,” the statement pleaded.

It added that “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.”

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