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Ibrahim Gero, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and 7, 000 members of the party in Yobe have defected to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

Speaking on behalf of the defectors at a rally in Karasuwa, a town in the state, on Monday, Gero said he and his colleagues left APC out of the desire for better leadership.

Gero, who is also the former chairman of the council, added that the people of Yobe were yearning for good governance that would address infrastructure deficits.

He added that the people also yearned for leadership that would address the high level of idleness among the youth.

“I want to use this medium to officially announce our resolution to withdraw our membership of APC and join PDP together with 7,000 members and supporters,” he said.

Responding Sule Doguwa, chairman, caretaker committee of the PDP in the state, said the party had become stronger and united, and stood better chance to win the general election.

Contributing Adamu Waziri, the PDP gubernatorial candidate in the state, pledged to ensure transparency and accountability at levels of government, if voted.

Waziri further promised that his administration would initiate peace forum to enable aggrieved members of the society ventilate their grievances with a view to mitigating conflicts in the state.

He urged PDP supporters to collect their permanent voter cards in order to be able to vote for the leadership that would better their living condition.