Former IGP Suleiman Abba dumps APC for PDP
Former Police Chief Joins PDP After Resigning from APC
Suleiman Abba, a retired Inspector-General of Police, has officially resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC) and joined the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Abba announced his decision on Saturday during a visit to elder statesman and founding PDP member Sule Lamido in Bamaina, Jigawa State. His move comes amid increasing calls from constituents for him to contest the Jigawa South-West Senatorial seat in the 2027 general elections.
In his remarks, Abba expressed that his previous attempt to secure the APC senatorial ticket was unsuccessful despite having met all screening criteria. “You are aware that I aspired to become a senator under the APC, but unfortunately, I was not even allowed to participate in the primary election after successfully passing the screening process. My motivation has always been to serve my community, and with the experience, education, and good health that God has blessed me with, I have decided to join the PDP, where my contributions will be appreciated,” he said.
Sule Lamido welcomed Abba’s defection as a significant gain for the PDP, especially as preparations for the 2027 elections intensify. “This is a major catch for the PDP. A personality with Abba’s credentials brings credibility, experience, and wider acceptance to our party,” Lamido stated.
He expressed optimism that additional politicians would join the PDP, noting the attendance of party governorship candidates from Kano, Yobe, Bauchi, Gombe, and Jigawa states at the event, reflecting a growing political alignment in the region.
Babandi Gumel, the Jigawa State Chairman of the PDP, confirmed that efforts were underway to integrate Abba and his supporters into the party’s structures across the state. “With the entry of IGP Abba and his numerous supporters, the PDP is becoming stronger, particularly in Jigawa South-West,” Gumel stated.