The Nasarawa State chapter of PDP has warned its elected officials to be conscious of the dire consequences of defecting with its mandate to another party.
The state Chairman of the party, Adamu Ninga, issued the warning at a news briefing in Lafia on Tuesday.
According to Ninga, there is no crisis whatsoever in the leadership of Nasarawa State PDP to justify any defection.
He was reacting to the defection of the l lawmaker representing Ugya/Umaisha State Constituency, Abdullahi Ibrahim-Sa’ad, from PDP to APC.
Ibrahim-Sa’ad, on Monday, announced his defection on the floor of the state House of Assembly.
The party chairman said that the party was not officially aware of the lawmaker’s defection to APC.
“The ward officials have not yet communicated with the state office about the resignation of the member from our party.
“We have a channel of communication in the party.
“So, as far as we are concerned, we have not yet received official notification in that respect,” Ninga said.
He recalled that the party knew how it campaigned vigorously during the 2023 election, despite the intimidation and manipulation to ensure the victory of their members in the state and national assemblies.
He argued that apart from any action the party might take to reclaim its mandate, “those who defected would face the wrath of the electorate in the next election.
“We are united with genuine and committed members now than ever as a party.
“So, with the steps being taken at the party, we do not doubt that we will reclaim the governorship seat and win the majority of seats in the state and national assemblies,” he said.
Ninga further said that PDP remained the best option for the state and country, pointing out that records had shown that there was no alternative to the party for now.
He also recalled that the party implemented policies and programmes that positively impacted the lives of the citizenry during its reign at the federal and state levels.