Former Niger State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Tanko Beji, has defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The Niger State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) confirmed the development in a statement by the APC State Publicity Secretary, Musa Labaran, as it welcomed Beji into its fold.
Beji had reportedly taken a break from active politics last year after the party held its state congress.
The former chairman served two terms as PDP state chairman, including State Chairman, Legal Adviser, Secretary, Zonal Chairman, Director-General of a gubernatorial campaign, and Acting National Youth Leader.
The party described Beji’s defection to the APC as a significant development, noting that he brings extensive political and administrative experience that would contribute to the growth of the party and the development of Niger State.
According to the statement, Beji joined the APC on Friday following extensive consultations and deliberations, describing his decision as a carefully considered step taken in the interest of the people and the future of Niger State.
Beji was quoted as saying that joining the APC was the right decision for any politician who genuinely desired to identify with what he described as the positive transformation taking place in the state under the leadership of Governor Umaru Bago.
The APC said it welcomed Beji into the party and assured him of equal treatment, inclusiveness and the opportunity to deploy his wealth of political experience toward the continued growth and development of the party and the state.
The party described his decision as another demonstration of growing confidence in the APC and the administration’s New Niger Agenda.
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