Majigiri Dumps PDP Over ‘Rotten’ Leadership, Joins APC With 1 Goal

Majigiri Dumps PDP Over ‘Rotten’ Leadership, Joins APC With 1 Goal

Majigiri Salisu Yusuf, once a firm voice in the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), has officially crossed into the All Progressives Congress (APC), turning a fresh page in his political journey and sparking reactions across Katsina State.

He didn’t just leave the PDP—he walked away from what he called a “rotten” structure that could no longer serve the people. Surrounded by a sea of cheering supporters in Majigiri ward, Mashi Local Government Area, the federal lawmaker collected his APC membership card with a calm but bold smile.

“I am done with a party that has lost its way,” Majigiri said.

His words struck a chord with the community. The people gathered not just to witness the switch, but to hear why one of their most familiar leaders had chosen to defect after decades of loyalty to the PDP.

Majigiri, who represents Mashi/Dutsi Federal Constituency at the National Assembly, made it clear—this wasn’t a personal gamble. It was about the future of his people.

“The PDP is suffering from a self-inflicted protracted leadership illness,” he told the crowd. “Since after the 2023 presidential primary, things have only gotten worse.”

He didn’t stop there.

He accused some unnamed individuals in the party of hijacking leadership and driving the party into what he described as a web of “irreconcilable differences.” To him, these divisions weren’t just bad politics—they were dangerous distractions from the real issues affecting everyday people.

“If there is no leadership, what can you do for your people?” he asked, his voice firm. “We need development, progress, and a better life for our people.”

Majigiri said he could no longer sit on the sidelines and watch the PDP sink deeper. According to him, the party had become disconnected from the needs of its members and the communities they claimed to represent.

He described the PDP’s state and national structures as broken—riddled with conflict, lacking vision, and plagued by selfish motives.

He didn’t pretend the move to APC was easy. But to him, it was necessary.

“It is better for me to join a party that is focused, with direction, and united,” he said. “The APC is not in court. Look at our opposition parties—most of them are in court.”

That simple contrast painted a bigger picture. Majigiri, once a frontline figure in the opposition, was now seeking a more stable platform to deliver results.

For many in the crowd, his decision didn’t come as a surprise. Rumors of his growing frustration with PDP had swirled for months. But hearing him explain it in his own words made it real.

People nodded as he spoke. Some clapped. Others whispered among themselves, already discussing what this move could mean for the next election cycle.

For Majigiri, this wasn’t about power. It was about purpose.

“To ensure better leadership for my people, I joined the APC,” he said, “so I can give my contribution to the development of my constituency, Katsina State, and Nigeria in general.”

At the registration event, party leaders from the APC welcomed him with open arms. The Vice Chairman of APC in Katsina State, Bala Abu-Musawa, praised Majigiri’s courage and experience.

“He has contributed enormously to the development and sustainability of the political landscape in this state,” said Abu-Musawa. “We are glad to have him.”

The reception was more than political—it was emotional. Supporters hugged, waved party flags, and chanted songs of unity. For many, Majigiri’s switch was not just a personal victory. It was a promise that change might finally come.

But it also raised questions: Could one man’s move shake the foundations of Katsina’s political balance? Could this realignment influence future PDP defections?

Analysts believe it might.

Majigiri isn’t just another lawmaker. He was once the state chairman of the PDP. His influence runs deep, especially in rural communities. And as grassroots politics remain the heartbeat of Nigerian elections, such defections carry weight.

His decision could sway undecided voters and pressure other politicians sitting on the fence.

One local resident, Hajiya Binta, summed up the public mood in simple terms: “If he left PDP for good reasons and will help us get roads and hospitals, let him go. We just want things to work.”

And that’s the story that echoed through Majigiri ward long after the last speech. Tired of recycled promises and internal party wars, many people are now more interested in results than party logos.

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A local youth leader who declined to be named told The Gazette News, “We’ve been watching. If Hon. Majigiri brings real projects to this area, then maybe more of us will support APC.”

Majigiri knows the expectations are high. He has made public promises to use his position in the National Assembly to bring concrete changes to his constituency—better roads, improved schools, more access to healthcare, and new economic opportunities.

As he walked away from the ceremony, he took time to greet elders, shake hands with youth, and speak briefly with community leaders. There were no extravagant displays. Just a man with a new card in his pocket and a renewed mission in his heart.

But his journey is far from over.

Now inside the APC, Majigiri must prove that his move was more than a political calculation. His constituents are watching, and his opponents will likely challenge his intentions.

Even so, his words at the event still ring with determination: “It’s important to put the interest of our people first.”

If he holds onto that belief, his leap from PDP to APC may not just be another headline—it could be the beginning of a new legacy.