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2023: PDP is dead, Senator Abbo claims
Senator representing Adamawa North Senatorial district, Ishaku Elisha Abbo claimed that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is dead.
He gave the verdict while presenting a trophy to the winner of Senator Ishaku Abbo, SIA Football tournament in Ganye which he organised.
He cited deadness of PDP as reasons for his defection to the All Progressives Congress, APC, revealing that he would contest for Adamawa governorship in 2023.
Abbo who was a first timer to the red Chambers of the Senate was upbeat that he would dislodge governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State in 2023, whom he had very critical after the swearing in of the governor.
The lawmaker who was in Ganye recently challenged Fintiri to a contest in 2023, hoping that the governor will be seeking for a reelection.
Abbo organised a football competition for his supporters in the Sub-southern zone (Ganye Chiefdom), aimed at showcasing their love for him, according to his Media Aide, Michael Bolgent.
The tournament took place in Ganye LGA which Comprises of teams from Toungo, Jada, Mayo-Belwa and Ganye LGA. The final Match took place on 28th December, 2020 at the Ganwari Square.
Thousands of supporters were at the venue as Senator Ishaku Abbo to grace the occasion. The final recorded a Massive turnout of youths and women.
Alhaji Ibrahim Bilal, the former APC party Chairman in Adamawa State commended the efforts of the youths for creating an activity that will unite the people of Ganye chiefdom. And also promise that all members of the APC will have fair dealing by the Party in the irrespective of religious differences, tribal affiliation or duration in the party.
Ambassador Kevin Peter was also present at the event and also present Gift to the teams. He also promised the youths that they will receive equal treatment in the dealing of governance.
While presenting the Trophy to the winning team, Sen. Abbo showed his appreciation and thanked the organizers and his teaming supporters in the Ganye Chiefdom.
He assured the youths that he will not disappoint them as he is now the Icon and representative of the youths in the Nigerian politics.