By Israel Bulus, Kaduna
The 2023 Kaduna-South Labour Party Senatorial candidate, Engr Mike Auta, has defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), advising President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Uba Sani to enjoy a peaceful night’s rest regarding the 2027 elections.
Engr Mike, who pledged to deliver one million votes for Tinubu and Governor Uba Sani in Southern Kaduna, stated that he joined the APC for this very mandate.
Mike made his move to the APC alongside his supporters in his hometown of Fai, in Jaba Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
Responding to questions from journalists shortly after receiving his membership card on Sunday, Mike promised to mobilise one million votes for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, in the 2027 general elections.
According to him, Mikel Ayuba Auta is already a household name in Southern Kaduna, and with his numerous supporters, they will deliver one million votes for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State.
“There is a need to join forces with the Kaduna State Governor and our President to change the fortunes of our region. Aligning with the ruling party is our alternative, noting that any mistake will be detrimental.
“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration has embraced our people and appointed one of our own as the Chief of Defence Staff, and Governor Uba Sani’s inclusive governance, as he promised during his campaign, is commendable.
“There is relative peace now; our people can sleep and return to their farmlands. The Governor has not segregated us as the previous administration did,” Auta stated.
When asked if he is considering any contest in 2027, he remarked that 2027 is still far off and he does not wish to disclose his intentions at this time, but he was in his hometown to officially defect and become a full member of the ruling party.
“We’re not here to play politics but to uphold the tradition of joining a political party.
“I am joining the party to bring my wealth of experience to bear, revealing that if he could canvass for votes across the 12 Local Government Areas and secure 295,000 votes for Peter Obi in 2023 as an opposition candidate without government assistance and solely with his personal resources, he assures that in 2027 they will bring one million votes to Governor Uba Sani and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
He urges President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Uba Sani to go and have a restful night as far as the 2027 elections in Southern Kaduna are concerned.
