Zamfara APC chieftain Jangebe defects to SDP

By Musa Baba Adamu with agency report

A former Director-General of the Zamfara State Government House and prominent member of the All Progressives Congress, (APC), Murtala Ishaya Jangebe, has announced his defection to the Social Democratic Party, (SDP).

Jangebe, who disclosed his decision in a statement issued yesterday in Gusau, attributed his exit from the ruling party to what he described as a lack of focus and effective governance under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, particularly in Zamfara State and the Northwest region.

“My decision to join the SDP stems from the absence of good governance and focused leadership by President Tinubu. After nearly two years in office, not a single federal project has been commissioned in Zamfara or the Northwest zone,” he stated.

He expressed deep concern over the worsening insecurity and economic hardship across the country, describing them as daily realities under the current administration.

“Hardship and insecurity are now regular topics of discussion in Nigeria. As a responsible citizen, I believe it’s time to support the SDP to help rescue our country from collapse,” he added.

Jangebe also questioned the credibility of anyone who might seek re-election for the president in the Northwest, noting the region’s significant electoral influence.

“I still find it shocking that anyone would approach the people of the Northwest with a request to re-elect this administration. This region has always delivered the highest number of votes nationwide, yet we’ve seen nothing in return,” he said.

The former APC stalwart called on Nigerian youths and all patriotic citizens to rally behind the SDP ahead of the 2027 general elections.

“It’s time to come out in large numbers and support the SDP at all levels for a brighter Nigeria in 2027,” he said.

Jangebe has since been appointed the National Financial Secretary of the SDP, marking a new chapter in his political journey.