A former Minister of Information and former Deputy Governor of Nasarawa State, Labaran Maku, has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the Social Democratic Party, pledging to galvanise support for the party ahead of the 2027 general election.
Maku made the disclosure while briefing newsmen alongside SDP officials at his residence in Wakama, Nasarawa Eggon Local Government Area of the state, on Tuesday.
According to him, he decided to join the party to add value and contribute positively to its development in the state and across the country.
“I have joined the SDP in order to contribute my quota to the success of the party. I will develop the party by God’s grace,” he said.
The former minister, who outlined his achievements in employment, empowerment and infrastructural development during his tenure as commissioner, deputy governor and minister, assured party officials that he would work for the victory of the SDP before, during and after the 2027 elections.
He added, “Today, I called you to let you know that I have pitched my tent with the Social Democratic Party. I have chosen SDP to honour the memories of late MKO Abiola and late Senator Godiya Akwashiki, the best senator that Nasarawa North and Nasarawa State at large ever produced.
“Senator Godiya Akwashiki has signature projects in communities across Nasarawa North Senatorial District. I am proud of him because he performed well while he represented us at the National Assembly.
