Former Inspector-General of Police, Suleiman Abba, has left the All Progressives Congress (APC) and joined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Jigawa State.
Abba announced his defection on Saturday during a political rally held in Bamaina, the hometown of former Jigawa State Governor and PDP chieftain, Sule Lamido.
The former police chief said he joined the PDP to pursue his ambition of representing Jigawa South-West Senatorial District in the National Assembly.
“I have left the APC for the PDP because I believe this is the platform to deliver real representation for Jigawa South West,” Abba said.
He said the large turnout at the rally showed that many people were ready for change.
Abba added that if elected, he would focus on improving security, agriculture and youth employment.
“I will take the voice of our farmers, our youths, and our women to the Senate if elected,” he added.
Welcoming Abba into the PDP, Sule Lamido described his defection as a major gain for the party ahead of the 2027 general election.
“This is a big catch for the PDP. A man of Abba’s record brings credibility and reach to our party,” Lamido said.
“Suleiman Abba served this country with honour as IGP. Now he wants to serve Jigawa South West in the Senate. We will stand with him.”
The Chairman of the PDP in Jigawa State, Babandi Gumel, said the party would fully integrate Abba and his supporters into its structure across the state.
“Today, PDP is getting stronger in Jigawa South West with the coming of IGP Abba and his thousands of supporters,” Gumel said.
The PDP governorship candidate in Jigawa State, Mustapha Lamido, also said Abba’s defection would strengthen the party’s chances in the state ahead of the 2027 general election.
