‘We receive defectors every day’ — SDP chairman boasts of party’s growth

Shehu Gabam, the national chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), says the party receives defectors daily.

Gabam spoke on Monday night during an interview on ‘Politics Today,’ a political affairs programme aired on Channels Television.

“We are reaching out to people that will create the impact that will change the society and make sure that we have a great country. So, the consultation is ongoing,” he said.

“Let me tell you this: virtually every every day, we receive decampees into SDP in every state of the federation, including today. I received some today in my office. These are dignitaries.

“If you Google, you will see there are over 300 resignation letters from VIPs. Some of them were senators; some of them were ministers that are joining the party. So, it’s not about just one individual.

“Some of them are not really APC. Some of them belong to other political parties. Like the ones that I received, they belong to about four political parties.”

Gabam said the SDP is open to receiving more entrants into the party ahead of the 2027 elections.

“And of course, as a leader of a political party, I am to provide a base for every politician, irrespective of dissent,” he said.

“That is why we have multiple political parties registered by law. We are not antagonistic towards this present government. We did not create their own problem. I am a leader of a political party; my mission is to take over the government.”