NASARAWA SDP GAINS MOMENTUM AS FORMER DEPUTY IGP, OTHERS DEFECT TO PARTY
The Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Nasarawa State has received new members as political realignments continue ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The development took place in Doma, the headquarters of Doma Local Government Area, where party supporters, political associates and candidates gathered to welcome the new members into the SDP.
Among those who joined the party is former Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Muhammad Ali Ari, who was previously a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Ari had earlier sought the APC ticket to contest for the Nasarawa South Senatorial District but later withdrew from the race before the party’s primary election.
The new members were formally received by former Inspector-General of Police and SDP governorship candidate in Nasarawa State, Muhammad Adamu Abubakar.
Speaking during the gathering, Abubakar appealed to residents of Doma and other parts of Nasarawa State to support the SDP. He said the party’s objective was to provide what he described as meaningful dividends of democracy and improve governance and development in the state.
The SDP governorship candidate also described the large turnout at the event as an indication of support for the party in Doma. He assured residents that, if elected, his administration would focus on good governance and development.
However, Abubakar clarified that the gathering was not the official flag-off of the SDP’s 2027 campaign. According to him, the party would formally commence its campaign at a later date.
The movement of Ari and other political figures into the SDP comes amid continuing party defections and political realignments across Nigeria as political actors position themselves ahead of the 2027 elections.
For the SDP, the development adds another political figure to its structure in Nasarawa State, while the former police chief’s defection marks a shift from his previous association with the APC. The impact of such movements on the state’s political landscape will depend on subsequent party activities, candidate selection, alliances and voter engagement as the 2027 elections draw closer.