Former Kano State governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna, has joined the party’s National Chairman, Dr. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, on a trip to Bayelsa State to celebrate the defection of Governor Douye Diri from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the APC.
Dr. Yilwatda revealed this in a post on his official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Monday, saying, “On our way to Bayelsa State, to celebrate the coming of His Excellency, Governor Douye Diri.”
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The defection, which has continued to dominate political discussions across the country, has generated excitement in Bayelsa, where APC supporters are preparing to officially receive Governor Diri into the ruling party.
Party insiders say the development marks a significant political shift in the South-South region and strengthens the APC’s influence ahead of the 2027 general elections.