{"id":358401,"date":"2025-03-17T05:46:03","date_gmt":"2025-03-17T04:46:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/?p=358401"},"modified":"2025-03-17T05:46:03","modified_gmt":"2025-03-17T04:46:03","slug":"ex-senate-president-lawan-clears-air-on-purported-plan-to-dump-apc-for-sdp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/2025\/03\/17\/ex-senate-president-lawan-clears-air-on-purported-plan-to-dump-apc-for-sdp\/","title":{"rendered":"Ex Senate President, Lawan clears air on purported plan to dump APC for SDP"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li><strong>Lawan described as spurious and fake reports and posters in circulation insinuating that he is set to leave the ruling party for SDP<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>The President of the 9th Senate, Dr Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan, has reacted to claims that he plans to dump the the All Progressives Congress, APC, for the Social Democratic Party, SDP.<\/p>\n<p>He described as spurious and fake reports and posters in circulation insinuating that he is set to leave the ruling party for SDP<\/p>\n<p>Lawan, who represents Yobe North Senatorial District and presently chairs the Senate Committee on Defence, reiterated his commitment to the APC.<\/p>\n<p>In a statement signed by his Media Adviser, Ezrel Tabiowo and released on Sunday that \u201cthe reports are entirely false, baseless, and without any merit.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>According to the statement, Lawan is one of the few politicians in the country whose allegiance is with one party and has not defected to another party before.<\/p>\n<p>The statement said Lawan \u201cremains a steadfast and loyal member of the APC, a party he has proudly associated with and contributed to since its formation\u201d, adding that\u201dhe remains a key stakeholder in the APC and will continue to work with the party and the government to ensure the success of their collective goals.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFor the record, throughout his political career spanning twenty-five years as a member of the National Assembly, Senator Ahmad Lawan is one of Nigeria\u2019s few politicians with no defection record since inception.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn 1999, he was elected into the House of Representatives; and transitioned to the Senate in 2007, on the platform of the All People\u2019s Party (APP), which was later renamed \u2018All Nigeria People\u2019s Party (ANPP)\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe ANPP was amongst the three minority parties that merged to birth the All Progressives Congress on 6th February, 2013.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSenator Lawan is a firm believer in the vision and principles of the APC, and he continues to work tirelessly with other party leaders and members to strengthen the party and advance its agenda for the betterment of our nation,\u201d it stressed.<\/p>\n<p>The statement further reiterated the full support of the former Senate President for Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State, \u201cin his commendable efforts to deliver good governance and improve the lives of the people of the state\u201d, saying that he remains committed to working with him to achieve the shared vision of a prosperous state.<\/p>\n<p>It also expressed Lawan\u2019s strong support for the policies and reforms of the President Bola Tinubu-led administration, declaring his believes in the administration\u2019s commitment to transforming Nigeria and addressing the challenges facing the nation.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe urge the general public, party members, and supporters to disregard these unfounded rumours and posters, as they are nothing but the handiwork of mischief-makers seeking to create unnecessary distractions and buzz for a mapped out political agenda,\u201d the statement pleaded.<\/p>\n<p>It added that \u201cLawan remains focused on his responsibilities as a lawmaker and a leader, and he is committed to supporting the APC-led administration under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in delivering good governance and sustainable development to all Nigerians.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lawan described as spurious and fake reports and posters in circulation insinuating that he is set to leave the ruling party for SDP The President of the 9th Senate, Dr Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan, has reacted to claims that he plans to dump the the All Progressives Congress, APC, for the Social Democratic Party, SDP. 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