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A splinter group within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Katsina State has announced plans to form an alliance with another political party in a bid to end the reign of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the next general elections.
The group’s leader, Alhaji Mustapha Inuwa, made this revelation during a gathering of party members and supporters on Sunday in Katsina.
Inuwa, who once served as Secretary to the State Government, said the objective of the coalition is to create a strong political force that will challenge and ultimately defeat the APC at both state and federal levels in the 2027 elections.
“The coalition is being built on a national scale,” Inuwa explained.
“We’re collaborating with influential politicians across the country to establish a trustworthy and capable platform to confront the APC.”
He added that the final decision on which party the group would join is expected to be made by the end of June, with the leadership of the movement steering the discussions.
Inuwa stressed that the purpose of the meeting was to update supporters on recent developments and emphasize the need for a viable alternative.
He urged followers to remain calm and hopeful, continue supporting the movement, and pray for Nigeria’s future.
He also called on all citizens with progressive values to join their cause, regardless of their current party affiliations.
“Once the platform is chosen, we’ll meet again to follow the national leadership’s guidelines for implementation at the grassroots level,” he stated.
Dismissing the impact of defections to the APC, Inuwa remarked that such moves offer no real solution, comparing them to “jumping out of the frying pan and into the fire.”
He further noted that both the APC and PDP suffer from similar structural issues, particularly when it comes to their internal elections.
Criticizing the conduct of the recent local government polls in Katsina, Inuwa accused the authorities of only allowing government-backed candidates to purchase nomination forms, hinting that future elections may be equally unfair.
“Our ultimate trust lies with the voters,” he concluded. “They stand with us, and with God’s help, we will achieve success.”