A major political crack has hit the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Niger State as former Chief of Staff to ex-Governor Abubakar Sani Bello, Mikail Al-Ami Bmitosahi, led the Niger Rescue Movement, NRM, Political Family out of the ruling party to the African Democratic Congress, ADC, accusing Governor Mohammed Umar Bago of sidelining stakeholders and disregarding advice.
Speaking at a press conference in Minna on Thursday, Bmitosahi said the decision followed wide consultations with political leaders, stakeholders, youths and women across the state ahead of the 2027 general elections.
He said the group chose the ADC because it offers a credible platform built on inclusiveness, internal democracy and solutions to the challenges confronting Nigerians.
According to him, the movement would immediately activate its structures in all 25 local government areas to deliver victory for the ADC in 2027.
“Our people deserve security, jobs, quality education, quality healthcare, potable water and good roads. We believe the ADC provides the best platform to achieve that,” he said.
Bmitosahi vowed that the group’s campaign would reach every ward, village and polling unit, insisting it would focus on issues rather than politics of bitterness.
The former Chief of Staff also took a swipe at Governor Bago’s style of governance, alleging that the governor ignores advice from elders and senior political stakeholders.
He claimed that unlike the administration of former Governor Abubakar Sani Bello, where projects were debated at executive council meetings before implementation, Bago allegedly announces projects without consulting members of his cabinet.
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