Setback for Niger PDP, as former guber aspirant, Engnr. Jankara Joins ADC with supporters

The former Niger State Comptroller , Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) noted  that another Political Party’s  alternative lies in the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

He urged voters to reconsider, as the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has disappointed Nigerians through misrule, disunity, hardship, corruption, insecurity, and has betrayed the trust placed in them by the people.

 He also called on Nigerians to join the ADC to save both the state and the country from dishonest governments.

The former PDP stalwart, said he is defecting along with his supporters after consulting with key party stakeholders. In an interview, he also announced his intention to run for the Niger State governorship in 2027.

Abdullahi Isah Jankara explained that he cannot stay in the PDP, which he describes as surrounded by leeches pretending to be loyal members by day but switching to the APC by night, employing political tricks that further damage the party ahead of the 2027 elections.

He said he is moving with over 1,500 supporters and well-wishers to the new party, assuring that the ADC will lead the country out of poverty, build trust, and promote unity—bringing significant improvements in infrastructure and human development across Niger State and Nigeria as a whole.

PDP Chairman of Lapai Local Government, Bello Abubakar Ebbo, clarified that a political party is not a religion; therefore, anyone unhappy with the party’s direction can leave, but the party itself remains intact.

He wished Engineer Abdullahi Isah Jankara success in his political pursuits.

In her remarks, Council’s woman leader, Hajiya Halima Cheku expressed regret over Engineer AJ’s departure from PDP along with some supporters, while wishing him well in his ambitions.

The large crowd unanimously pledged their support, stating they would follow him to any political party he joins, noting that he has been the sole financer of the party in the local government as well as the one who bought the nomination forms for all the aspirants in the recent council elections.