The Speaker of the Federal House of Representatives , Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara has shocked his constituents as he refused to sign the PDP nomination form they reportedly purchased for him saying he is yet to consult with his supporters.
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IGBERE TV reports that Dogara said this while reacting to stories in the media that he has dumped the rulling All Progressives Party (APC) for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
There had been reports that Dogara got the PDP nomination form to return to the House of Representatives even though he had yet to formally announce his defection from the ruling APC.
“Earlier today, I was presented with the PDP @HouseNGR nomination form by my constituents.
“They urged me to relinquish membership of the ruling APC & stated reasons such as the blatant injustice and outright disregard for democratic principles being perpetrated within the party.
“I feel deeply honoured by this kind gesture; however, I will not fill this form until I have consulted with those supporters who remain in APC. I thank my people for their unwavering support so far, and remain unshaken in my belief that all power belongs to God,” he said in his tweets.
“I had even considered stepping aside as I’ve held this position for close to 12 years but as my constituents have asked that I seek re-election, then I must heed their call.
“Representing my people has been an honour and no one should have to suffer the indignity of begging before being allowed to exercise a constitutional right,” he concluded
