Shehu Sani Hails Mbah’s APC Defection as South East Blessing

Former Senator Shehu Sani has endorsed Governor Peter Mbah’s recent defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC), calling it a strategic move for the South East. Sani stated that the governor’s decision will integrate the region more firmly into Nigeria’s mainstream political landscape.

He dismissed the criticism surrounding the defection, arguing that it should be viewed as a rescue mission for the South East. According to him, this step prevents the zone from political isolation and ensures its relevance in national affairs.

A Strategic Move for the South East

Speaking with journalists after the United Africa Development Initiative Summit, Senator Sani elaborated on his position. He described Governor Mbah’s defection to the APC as a blessing for the South Eastern part of the country. He emphasized that the decision is strategic and will factor the region into the mainstream political equation.

Sani questioned the backlash from other parties, noting that members of the Labour Party and African Democratic Congress had previously left the Peoples Democratic Party. He stated that politics revolves around alignment and strategy, not sentiment.

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New Opportunities for the Region

The former lawmaker asserted that the defection elevates the region’s political opportunities rather than diminishing them. He used a metaphor to illustrate his point, comparing the move to taking the goods of the South East to a bigger market where the action is.

Sani urged South East leaders and stakeholders to support Governor Mbah. He believes the new platform should be leveraged to advocate for greater inclusion, development, and representation at the federal level. This defection to the APC is seen as a pivotal moment for the South East’s political future.