The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Kabir-Sani, defected along with members of the former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) State House of Assembly candidates’ Forum.

The decampees with their thousands of their followers joined the APC through the Jajiyya APC political movement under the leadership of Alhaji Isiyaka Ajiya-Anka.

They announced their defection to the APC with thousands of AAC and PDP members after a meeting with the lawmaker in his Gusau residence.

The former AAC governorship candidate said they decided to join APC under the Jaji Political Movement.

“We are convinced with the performance and good representation of Aminu Jaji considering various developmental achievements he had recorded in his constituency and Zamfara in general,” he said.

Also speaking, Ibrahim Labbo-Anka, the representative of the PDP state house of assembly candidates’ forum said they decided to join APC because it has remained the strongest political party in the state.

“We had fruitful discussions with mutual understanding with Hon. Aminu Jaji; so, we decided to join the APC, we will remain in the party for the development of our dear state, ” he said.

Receiving the decampees, Jaji, who is the Chairman, House Committee on Ecological Fund, commended them for joining the APC.

The federal lawmaker described the defectors’ action as a welcome development for the APC in the state and Nigeria in general.

He assured the decampees of fair treatment and good working relationships to enhance the capacity of the party in the state.

Jaji expressed confidence that the political experience and calibre of the defectors, especially their leaders would boost the strength of the Jajiyya movement and the entire APC family in the state.

“I urge you to remain with APC and feel free to contribute to the best of your capacity for the development of the APC,” the lawmaker said.

Earlier, the State Chairman, APC-Jajiyya movement, Alhaji Isiyaka Ajiya-Anka, described the movement as strongest political group having active structure across the 14 local government areas of the state.

Ajiya-Anka promised that all the decampees would be engaged in the party’s activities without any discrimination.

He urged them to remain committed to the development of the party by promoting unity, peace and stability in the APC. (NAN)

In a ruling delivered by Justice Jamilu Tukur, the Supreme Court declared the election invalid due to gross violations of the Electoral Act.

In a separate judgement on Friday, Justice Emmanuel Akomaye dismissed the cross-appeal filed by Gov. Siminalayi Fubara challenging the legitimacy of the House of Assembly led by Martin Amaewhule as speaker.

The apex court directed Amaewhule to resume sitting immediately with other elected members of the Rivers State House of Assembly.

It mandated Fubara to re-present the 2024 appropriation bill to the Amaewhule-led Assembly.

Reacting to the rulings, APC Publicity Secretary in Rivers, Mr Chibike Ikenga, hailed the Supreme Court’s decision in a statement issued in Port Harcourt on Friday.

According to Ikenga, the judgements represent a victory for the people and a step towards the entrenchment of democracy in the state.

He urged Fubara to comply with the ruling without delay to restore peace and foster development in Rivers.

“We call on all democrats and people of goodwill to prevail on Gov. Fubara to quickly retrace his steps and take the necessary actions for the progress of our dear state.

“We commend the Supreme Court for its decision to bring an end to the political crises that has plagued the Executive and House of Assembly in the state,” Ikenga stated.

He assured that as the main opposition party in Rivers, the APC would continue to serve as a watchdog, advocating for good governance and ensuring effective service delivery to the citizens. (NAN)