Defection Drama in Gombe: Reps Member Inuwa Garba Dumps PDP for APC, Backs Inuwa Yahaya’s Leadership

Defection Drama in Gombe: Reps Member Inuwa Garba Dumps PDP for APC, Backs Inuwa Yahaya’s Leadership

The political landscape in Gombe State witnessed a significant shift as Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya received Hon. Inuwa Garba, the lawmaker representing Yamaltu-Deba Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, following his decision to leave the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Hon. Garba paid a courtesy visit to the governor to formally announce his move and presented his APC membership card, which he obtained from his ward in Lubo, Yamaltu-Deba Local Government Area, affirming his full return to the ruling party.

Speaking during the meeting, the federal lawmaker attributed his defection to what he described as the visionary leadership and impressive developmental strides of Governor Inuwa Yahaya across Gombe State. He also expressed confidence in the reform-driven agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, noting that the APC provides a stronger and more reliable platform for sustainable national growth.

According to him, the party’s governance philosophy aligns with his commitment to effective representation and grassroots development.

“The APC remains the beacon of progressive governance in Nigeria. With the leadership of Governor Inuwa Yahaya in Gombe and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the national level, I am confident that our people will continue to witness tangible development and inclusive policies,” he said.

Hon. Garba pledged his loyalty to the APC and assured the governor of his readiness to work for the unity and advancement of the party in Yamaltu-Deba and beyond.

In his remarks, Governor Inuwa Yahaya warmly welcomed the lawmaker, describing his decision as bold and reflective of his dedication to the welfare of his constituents. He said the defection signals growing public trust in the APC’s governance model in the state.

The governor emphasised that his administration remains focused on delivering people-orientated projects, strengthening infrastructure, expanding opportunities in education and healthcare, and driving economic diversification for long-term prosperity.

Governor Inuwa Yahaya, who was recently appointed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as Renethe Renewed Hope Ambassador and Secretary for Party Outreach, Engagement, and Mobilisationted that Hon. Garba’s entry into the APC further reinforces the party’s strength in Gombe State and positions it strategically for future political contests.

The development is widely seen as a major boost for the APC’s structure in Yamaltu-Deba Federal Constituency and a clear sign of shifting political alliances ahead of upcoming electoral cycles.