Controversial former media aide to governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State, Salihu Tanko Yakassai, has dumped the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) citing the government’s failure to impact Nigerian lives.
Yakassai told journalists on Monday that he was dumping the ruling APC for betraying the trust of Nigerians.
He said: “After extensive consultations with family, friends, and political associates we have worked closely with over time, we have resolved to move to the ADC as part of a new direction.
“I have therefore reached a point in my life, where I have decided to embark on a new political journey to ensure that I stick to my beliefs and principles, that I’m today, 21 March 2022. exiting from the party.
“Regrettably those in the ruling APC, those in power do not see themselves as having failed Nigerians, on the contrary, they perceived themselves as performing excellently, they douse themselves in self-praise, self-congratulations and self-centred behaviour in public offices.
“Many people today in Nigeria, will rightly see their conduct as delusional while the privileged ones in the office today hardly notice the reality surrounding the lives of ordinary citizens.
“Today no food, no potable water, no stable power supply, no jobs for the youths, no regular salary for pubic servants, no pensions and gratuity paid, no respect for government agreement with university teachers, no control over inflation, no security of lives and properties and no defeats of the stubborn insurgency, that is the characteristics of the government.
“I have accordingly tendered my resignation from the APC and completed my registration with our new party, the ADC.
“We pray that Allah, in His mercy, makes this decision a good one, grants the ADC the opportunity to form government at all levels, and make it beneficial for all Nigerians. Ameen.”