2023 Kaduna Labour Party Senatorial Hopeful Stuns Supporters With Sudden APC Switch

Mike Auta, the Labour Party’s senatorial candidate for Kaduna-South in the 2023 general elections, has officially defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Auta made the switch on Sunday, alongside his supporters, in his hometown of Fai, located in the Jaba Local Government Area of Kaduna State. During the announcement, he assured President Bola Tinubu and Governor Uba Sani that they could count on him to help secure one million votes for them in Southern Kaduna during the 2027 general elections. He stated that this was the primary reason for his defection to the APC.

Auta emphasized that his name is widely recognized in Southern Kaduna, and with his strong base of supporters, they are ready to deliver the promised votes for both Tinubu and Sani.

“We must join forces with our President and Governor to improve our region’s situation. Aligning with the ruling party is the right choice, as any other path could be harmful. President Tinubu’s administration has embraced us, appointing one of our own as the Chief of Defence Staff, and Governor Sani’s inclusive governance has been impressive,” Auta said.

He highlighted that peace has returned to the region, allowing people to return to their farms without fear, something that wasn’t possible under the previous administration.

While Auta declined to discuss his potential participation in the 2027 elections, he confirmed his decision to formally join the APC, stressing that his goal is not just political play but to contribute his experience for the greater good.

“We are here to honor the tradition of joining a political party and to bring my wealth of experience to this movement,” he concluded.