They carried placards with different inscriptions condemning what they referred to as “bad governance,” “political hegemony” and “under-development” under Saraki’s political leadership. “I hereby officially announce the exit of our members from PDP to APC,” Olawoye said. The spokesman appealed to all party members to maintain peace and orderliness in their conduct and behaviour. “Unity is the primary ingredient that can make those of us coming from the PDP and leftover of APC members to live in harmony,” he added. He added that the defecting PDP members were warmly welcomed into the APC by the party’s leadership.

Source: Punch August 01, 2018 14:48 UTC