The Katsina State chapter of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) has registered over 6,000 new members in just one month, marking a significant boost for the party as political realignments continue across the state.
Announcing the development in Katsina on Tuesday evening, the state SDP Chairman, Alhaji Bello Adamu-Safana, told journalists that the party’s growing popularity has also attracted the attention of prominent figures from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), many of whom are finalising plans to defect to the SDP.
“We will soon receive some chieftains of the ruling APC and major opposition PDP into SDP. Groups and individuals are coming into our party from these two parties and other platforms,” Adamu-Safana said.
The chairman described the mass registration as a clear sign that citizens are looking for an alternative political platform that reflects their aspirations, particularly at the grassroots level.
Amid the surge in interest, Adamu-Safana issued a strong warning to individuals and groups forming parallel structures under the SDP name without official backing. He stressed that such actions are illegal and could lead to legal consequences.
“We want to caution some individuals and groups that keep forming structures in the state in the name of SDP.
This is very wrong. It is not coming from the party unless you are a party member, and the party allows you to form a structure,” he stated.
“It is illegal, null and void… and the extent of the law can be used to prosecute whoever does that.”
The chairman added that while the party is issuing temporary membership cards, permanent ones will be available to eligible members within 14 days.With over 6,000 new members and political heavyweights preparing to jump ship, the SDP is positioning itself as a serious contender in Katsina’s evolving political terrain.
