The Executive Chairman of Kaura Local Government Area of Kaduna State, Hon Siman Mathias, has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The LG chairman, who defected to the APC along with his supporters, was receivwd by the Kaduna State Commissioner for Local Government Affairs, Hon Sadiq Mamman Lagos, according to a statement on Sunday.
Matthias said he made his decision to join APC due to his satisfaction with the 7-Point Agenda and fulfillment of Governor Uba Sani’s campaign promises and the leadership of the commissioner.
Those who defected to the APC along with the LG chairman include Hon Zaka Atiyoung, Councillor from Kaura, Hon Isaac Gandu, former candidate of the NNPP who vied for the State Assembly seat, and other key stakeholders of the PDP.
The Commissioner for Local Government Affairs was accompanied by the Deputy Chief of Staff, office of the Deputy Governor Barr. James Kanyip, the State Publicity Secretary of the APC, Hon Salisu Tanko Wusono, Kauru APC LG Chairman, Hon Sani Tachio and Hon Barr. Ibrahim Bello, Special Assistant to the Executive Governor of Kaduna State.
The commissioner assured the LG chairman and his supporters of maximum support as well as fair and equal treatment in the party.
