The director general of the Peoples Democratic Party campaign in Gombe state, Bello Tinka has defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress(APC) as the general elections approaches, Igberetvnews reports.
The special assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on media and publicity, Femi Adesina disclosed this.
Adesina said that Tinka (alias Tinka Point) met with President Muhammadu Buhari at State House, Abuja, on Thursday night, Igberetvnews has learnt.
He said that Tinka pledged allegiance to the APC.
“Coming exactly a fortnight to the presidential election, the defection of Alhaji Tinka deals a massive blow to the PDP in Gombe. PDP currently governs the state, and has done so since 2003.”
“President Muhammadu Buhari campaigns in Gombe and Alhaji Tinka is expected to formally join the APC, alongside others, during the event.”
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