Former Nigerian Senate president and governor of Kwara State Bukola Saraki said Ifeanyi Okowa’s dumping the People’s Democratic Party to join the All-Progressives Congress, was the lowest point in Nigeria politics.
Okowa a former governor Delta State and vice-presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, together with his successor Sheriff Oborevworie Wednesday joined the APC.
“It is unbecoming and shocking for the running mate to the standard bearer of a leading party to abandon ship to join the ruling party,” Saraki lamented.
“These developments in the polity are the reason why I have always canvassed the idea that we should emphasize building and strengthening our institutions and not individuals.”
Saraki assured the PDP supporters that despite the defections in Delta State, he and other leaders will remain and reposition the party to be a formidable opposition.
“My view is that those who want to leave the PDP should leave now and let the rest of us who want to stay concentrate on rebuilding the party and refocusing it to play the role of a viable opposition that will provide a better alternative for the good people of Nigeria.
“I am convinced that it is important for all Nigerians to work for the sustenance of democracy. And to sustain democracy, there must be viable choices for people at every point. Also, there must be a viable opposition to keep people’s hope alive and create credible alternatives to keep the government on its toes.”
