Ex-Lagos PDP deputy gov candidate defends defection to APC 12th July 2025

 

A two-time deputy governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Lagos State, Safuratu AbdulKarim, on Saturday said the All Progressives Congress means well for the country.

 

AbdulKarim, who recently defected to the APC, said this during the Lagos State local government areas election in Badagry.

 

She said her decision to join the APC was because they meant well and showing it via their performance.

 

“Looking well, my defection based on performance has been vindicated,”

 

Commenting on the election, AbdulKarim said there was no opposition in Badagry, adding that majority of the people are APC members.

“Opposition parties have accepted their fate in Badagry.” she said.

 

She commended the women in the area for coming out en mass to cast their votes.

 

NAN reports that the Lagos state council poll held in 20 local government areas and 37 Local Council Development Areas of the state.

 

According to LASIEC, 15 out of the 18 registered political parties are contesting in the election.

 

(NAN)