The Nasarawa State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has denied reports circulating on social media claiming that a former national chairman of the party, Senator Abdullahi Adamu, has defected to the African Democratic Congress.
In a statement issued on Thursday, the party described the reports as false, misleading and politically motivated, accusing opponents of attempting to tarnish the image of the elder statesman and sow confusion within the APC.
The statement, signed by the State Organising Secretary and Coordinator of the APC e-membership registration exercise, Hassan Abubakar, said Senator Adamu, a former governor of Nasarawa State, remains firmly in the APC and has neither defected nor contemplated leaving the party.
“For the avoidance of doubt, Senator Abdullahi Adamu, at no time, defected, contemplated defection, or associated himself with any other political party,” the statement said.
Abubakar explained that a photograph being circulated online as purported evidence of defection was taken during the ongoing APC e-membership registration and revalidation exercise, a nationwide programme aimed at strengthening the party’s database and internal democracy.
According to him, the image clearly shows Senator Adamu revalidating his APC membership in line with the party’s constitutional processes and reform agenda, contrary to claims that it signified a defection.
The party described attempts to misrepresent a legitimate party activity as irresponsible, desperate and a deliberate act of misinformation. It stressed that Senator Adamu’s loyalty to the APC and his contributions to the growth, development and stability of the party are well documented and remain unquestionable.
The Nasarawa APC urged party members, the media and the general public to disregard the rumours and rely on verified information from credible sources, reaffirming that the party remains united and focused on advancing its governance agenda.
