Former Vice President of Nigeria, Namadi Sambo, has denied leaving the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The rebuttal, made available to Media Adviser, Umar Sani, stated that the story concerning Sambo’s defection is a lie intended to deceive the public.
It further stated that the widely distributed photo of Sambo with Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani, which was used to back up the defection tale, is an old one.
According to the statement, the former Vice President is a devoted and committed member of the PDP and has no plans to join any political party.
The whole statement reads: rebuttal to false claims of defection by Arc. Mohammed Namadi Sambo, GCON
“My attention has been attracted to a widely circulated report claiming that His Excellency, Arc. Mohammed Namadi Sambo, GCON, former Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, has defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). This assertion is completely untrue and has no support.
“Following numerous calls and inquiries, I have taken the liberty of issuing this formal rebuttal on behalf of His Excellency’s family.” I clearly assert that the narrative is a fabrication, loaded with mischief and intended to mislead the people.
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“The photograph confirming this untruth, which shows His Excellency with Kaduna State Governor Senator Uba Sani, was not taken recently. It was taken years ago during the Governor’s condolence visit to His Excellency’s home in Abuja following the death of his brother, the late Sani Sambo. The image is now being purposefully distorted to fit a manufactured story.
“Moreover, His Excellency is scheduled to attend the commissioning of a 300-bed hospital in Kaduna on Thursday, June 19, 2025.” This project, which he launched while in office, demonstrates his unwavering commitment to public service and Kaduna State’s development. His invitation to see the completion of this legacy project and potentially make some words should not be interpreted as a political endorsement or confirmation of any partisan change.
“For the avoidance of doubt, His Excellency, Arc. Mohammed Namadi Sambo, is still a dedicated and committed member of the People’s Democratic Party. He has no intention of joining another political party. The defection narrative is merely a fiction of the authors’ imagination, designed to cause uncertainty and gain cheap political mileage.
“We urge the public and the media to disregard this misinformation and treat it with the contempt it deserves.”
