Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has commented on recent political defections from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Labour Party (LP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing the moves as a natural political realignment that strengthens the ruling party.
In a post shared on his X handle, the former lawmaker questioned why members of the Labour Party should be upset about politicians leaving their party for the APC.
“Why should a man in LP be angry with a man from PDP who moved to APC?” Sani asked. “When you knew that most of the people in LP were people who voluntarily migrated from PDP or were forced to leave the PDP.”
He further used a vivid analogy to describe the situation, stating, “You left Africa to Syria and they left Africa to Spain. You are in Syria with Abure and you are angry they left to Spain.”
The senator added that the defectors were merely following the same pattern set by others who had earlier left PDP. “You saw the vision and left, and they trailed your footsteps. The defectors only divorced the wife you once divorced,” he said.
Political observers note that Sani’s remarks highlight APC’s growing appeal across party lines, as several notable politicians continue to join the ruling party in recent weeks.
Reports has it that the latest defections have been hailed by APC stakeholders as evidence of the party’s enduring influence and expanding political base ahead of future elections.