The Jigawa State chapter of the All Progressive Congress (APC) says it has concluded arrangements to receive 4,000 members of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) into its fold.

State chairman, Aminu Sani-Gumel, told newsmen yesterday that all the necessary procedures for their smooth transition had been concluded.

Sani-Gumel said that more than 2,000 members of PDP had earlier dumped the party for APC in Maigatari and Kafin Hausa local government area of the state.

He said 4,000 PDP members had indicated interest to join the APC in Garki and Birnin Kudu LGAs, adding that their reception would soon hold.

“Preparation for the official ceremony to welcome them into the ruling party in the state is on top gear,” he said.

Sani-Gumel attributed the successes recorded by the APC to the leadership qualities of President Muhammadu Buhari at the center as well as that of Gov. Muhammad Badaru at the state level.

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He said the defecting PDP members were equally attracted by the party’s style of leadership towards fulfilling its campaign promises at all levels and reiterated the commitment of the party’s leadership towards ensuring good governance and accountability in the country.

The chairman urged APC members to embark on mass mobilization at the grassroots ahead of its national convention billed for February