Ex-guber candidate Ombugaku, others defect to APC in Nasarawa

Mathew Avre Ombugaku, the former gubernatorial candidate of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) in Nasarawa State, has officially defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

The announcement of his defection occurred during a reception held in honor of Senator Solomon Akku Ewuga at City Hall in Lafia on Saturday.

The National Chairman of the APC, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, and Senator Solomon Akku Ewuga warmly welcomed Chief Ombugaku and other key political figures into the APC fold during the event.

Notable personalities who joined Chief Ombugaku in defecting to the APC include Dr. Alfa Yusufu Tsenya, a former senatorial candidate of APGA in Nasarawa North; Aliyu Safiyanu, also known as Mai Zuma, a former SDP House of Representatives candidate; Zubairu Abdullahi Musa; and Musa Salihu Iyimoga, who previously represented Doma North Constituency in the 6th Assembly under the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP).

The reception, attended by dignitaries such as Governor Abdullahi Sule, Senator Umaru Tanko Al-Makura, Senator George Akume, House of Representatives member Jeremiah Umaru, and other prominent political figures, showcased the growing influence of the APC in Nasarawa State. Chief Ombugaku’s defection and the support from other political figures underscore the dynamic political landscape and alliances shaping up in the state.