Former Vice President Namadi Sambo has dismissed reports that he has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
It was widely reported on Wednesday that Sambo has defected
to the APC. The reports cited a photograph of the ex-VP with Kaduna State
Governor, Uba Sani.
However, Sambo refuted the reports on Thursday in a
statement by his media adviser, Umar Sani.
Sani, in the statement, said the picture was not recent.
He further stated that the former Vice President remains a
loyal and dedicated member of the PDP, with no intention whatsoever of leaving
the party.
“My attention has been drawn to a widely circulated story
alleging that His Excellency, Arc. Mohammed Namadi Sambo, GCON, former Vice
President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, has defected to the All
Progressives Congress (APC). This claim is entirely false and without any
basis.
“Following numerous calls and inquiries, I have taken the
liberty on the authority of His Excellency’s family to issue this formal rebuttal.
I categorically state that the story is a fabrication, laced with mischief and
aimed at misleading the public.
“The photograph supporting this falsehood, showing His
Excellency with the Governor of Kaduna State, Senator Uba Sani, is not recent.
It was taken years ago during a condolence visit by the Governor to His
Excellency’s residence in Abuja, following the demise of his brother, the late
Sani Sambo. The image is now being deliberately misrepresented to fit a
contrived narrative.
“Furthermore, His Excellency is scheduled to attend the
commissioning of a 300-bed hospital in Kaduna on Thursday, 19th June 2025. This
project, which he initiated during his time in office, stands as a testament to
his enduring commitment to public service and the development of Kaduna State.
“His invitation to witness the completion of this legacy
project, and possibly offer a few remarks, must not be misconstrued as a
political endorsement or as confirmation of any partisan shift.
“For the avoidance of doubt, His Excellency, Arc. Mohammed
Namadi Sambo remains a loyal and committed member of the People’s Democratic
Party (PDP).
“He has no intention of joining any other political party.
The defection story is purely the figment of the imagination of its authors
calculated to sow confusion and achieve cheap political mileage,” the statement
read.
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