Yobe PDP defection rumours dismissed as false. The party says its structure remains strong and united, ahead of the 2027 general elections in Nigeria
The Yobe State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has strongly denied recent reports suggesting that its members are defecting to an opposition coalition.
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The party described the rumours as baseless and a calculated attempt to sow confusion within its ranks.
In a statement issued on Saturday, the state chairman, Umar El-Gash, assured supporters that the party’s structure remains firm from the ward level up to the state level.
He dismissed the defection claims as the handiwork of political opponents who fear the PDP’s growing momentum ahead of the 2027 general elections.
“The PDP in Yobe State is stronger today than it has been in recent times,” El-Gash stated. “The insinuation that our members are aligning with any coalition is false, unfounded, and a desperate attempt by political adversaries to create confusion and disunity in our ranks.”
He further emphasised that no PDP official in the state has joined any external coalition or alliance, and that internal unity has significantly improved.
The departure of certain individuals, who he said had been disruptive, has helped to stabilise and strengthen the party’s internal operations.
“We are proud to state that the PDP in Yobe is stronger today than it has been in recent times. Following the exit of certain individuals whose actions consistently undermined the collective progress of the party, the atmosphere within the party has greatly improved,” he added.
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The leadership called on loyal members to remain focused and not be distracted by misinformation.
