By Hagxy Don
In a swift response to speculations making the rounds, former Senate President, Senator Ahmad Lawan, has categorically dismissed claims suggesting his defection from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Social Democratic Party (SDP).
The office of the distinguished senator representing Yobe North has described the reports as baseless, a figment of mischief-makers desperate to stir political controversy. According to a statement signed by his media adviser, Dr. Ezrel Tabiowo, Senator Lawan remains a loyal pillar of the APC, a party he has championed since its formation.
"For over twenty-five years in the National Assembly, Senator Lawan has never defected from his political base," the statement read. "From his early days in the House of Representatives in 1999 to his transition to the Senate in 2007, he remained steadfast within the political fold that later evolved into the APC through the historic merger in 2013."
Lawan’s loyalty to the APC is not just political; it is ideological. He has played a significant role in strengthening the party and remains committed to its vision for Nigeria. His support for the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu remains unwavering, as does his backing for Governor Mai Mala Buni’s developmental strides in Yobe State.
Dismissing the rumors as a calculated attempt to sow division, Lawan’s camp urged Nigerians to ignore the propaganda and focus on the progress being made under the APC-led government.
"Senator Lawan is not just a party member; he is a founding pillar. He has no reason to leave the house he helped build," the statement emphasized.
With this firm declaration, it is evident that any hopes of seeing Lawan abandon the APC for another platform have been completely dashed.