A chieftain of the opposition Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Kogi State, Rev. Gabriel Attai, has defected to the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP).
Talking at his defection in Anyigba, Dekina Native Authorities Space of Kogi State, Attai stated supporters of the occasion are uninterested in getting used as pawns within the fingers of politicians within the North Central state.
The previous divisional chairman of the SDP in Dekina boasted that he has moved with the complete native authorities construction of his former occasion to the brand new one.
He described the transfer as a rejection of the outdated political order, the place politicians typically search public assist to realize energy solely to return later as oppressors fairly than liberators of their followers.
“We’re uninterested in getting used as mere pawns within the sport of politics. We would like a brand new period of true liberation politics — the place politicians serve the individuals, not themselves.
“We felt betrayed by the occasion management. They promised us change however delivered nothing however the identical outdated politics.
“We aren’t simply altering events; we’re altering the sport. Within the historical past of Kogi East politics, no occasion has ever recorded a victory this monumental,”Attai famous.
Whereas receiving the brand new entrant into the occasion, the NNPP chief in Kogi, Hon. Umar Eniji expressed delight over the defection of Attai from SDP to NNPP.
“We’re excited to have Hon. Rev. Attai on board. His braveness, dedication to the individuals, and willingness to problem the established order completely align with our occasion’s values and mission.
“We’re dedicated to serving the individuals and constructing a greater future for all. With Hon. Rev. Attai’s expertise and grassroots assist, our motion will develop stronger and simpler,” Eniji stated.
