Gombe Senator dumps APC in protest, joins PDP

Gombe Senator dumps APC in protest, joins PDP

The Senator representing Gombe South Senatorial District, Siyako Anthony Yaro, has dumped the the All Progressives Congress (APC) after the party denied him ticket to contest in the 2027 general elections.

In a statement issued to newsmen on Saturday, the Senator said he has returned to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the party under which he was elected to represent the area in the Senate.

Yaro said he took the decision after wide consultation with political associates, community leaders and supporters across Gombe South senatorial district

“This decision was not made lightly. But the PDP remains the party that first believed in our collective dream for a greater Gombe South, a dream of better roads, functional schools, accessible healthcare, and empowered youths and women,” he said.

According to him, his return to the PDP should not be viewed as political desperation or inconsistency, but as a demonstration of responsibility and commitment to the people he represents.

“To my supporters and constituents, I ask that you see this return not as a sign of confusion, but as an act of courage and accountability. My loyalty has always been, and will always be, to the people first,” he stated.

Yaro thanked his supporters for their loyalty and continued support, saying that their encouragement had remained a major source of strength throughout his political career.

“I am ready to run. I am ready to win. I am ready to continue defending your interests with every breath in my body,” the senator declared.

The lawmaker urged residents of the district to remain united and focused, saying the future of Gombe South should be determined by the will of its people rather than political interests.

“Let us move forward together. Let us prove that the people of Gombe South are not pawns in any political chess game; we are the architects of our own destiny,” he added.