Senator Masaud Doguwa, a strong member and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has defected to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing the APC’s lack of focus and implementation of policies that perpetuate poverty.
In a statement signed by Doguwa, he accused the Bola Tinubu administration of neglecting experienced party members like himself and his supporters, excluding them from party forums and decision-making processes.
“In politics, if you fail to engage highly experienced politicians by providing them with political assignments, you are making them politically redundant, and giving them room to struggle and engage themselves elsewhere. This is because highly experienced politicians don’t want to stay idle,” the statement said.
Doguwa expressed disappointment with the APC government’s policies, which he believed were harmful to ordinary citizens. “After careful appraisal, I have discovered that some of the policies are anti-people-oriented and do not align with our political ideology. These policies are causing more harm and concern than good to the ordinary and common citizens of the country.”
He added, “From what we have seen happening in APC, we have not seen light in the tunnel where an ordinary man, big or small, will sigh a relief from the burden of life with the APC approach on issues.”
The senator’s defection is seen as a significant blow to the APC, as Doguwa was a prominent figure in the party’s Kano state chapter.
The move is also viewed as a testament to the growing discontent among some APC members with the party’s leadership and policies, which they believe are out of touch with the needs and concerns of ordinary Nigerians.
