A former secretary to the Katsina State government and one-time All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant, Alhaji Mustapha Inuwa, has declared that moving from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the APC is equivalent to “jumping from the frying pan into the fire.”
Inuwa remarked during a stakeholders’ meeting held on Sunday in Katsina, where he addressed members and supporters of a PDP faction he now leads.
The meeting, which updated loyalists on ongoing political consultations, also served as a platform to outline plans for building a new coalition to challenge the APC in the 2027 general elections.
Speaking to a packed audience, Inuwa said his group is currently in discussions with “national political heavyweights” to form a viable alternative platform. He stressed that the movement is focused on ending APC’s rule both at the state and national levels.
“Defecting to APC is not the solution. It’s like leaving the frying pan only to land in the fire,” Inuwa said. “Both APC and PDP have similar internal issues, especially during their congresses. That’s why we are forming a new, dependable coalition.”
The former APC chieftain, who contested for the Katsina governorship ticket under the ruling party in 2023, fell out with the party after what he described as undemocratic practices during internal selections. He has since aligned with a reformist PDP faction that is now positioning itself for broader national collaboration.
Inuwa criticised the conduct of recent local government elections in Katsina State, alleging that nomination forms were selectively distributed to only candidates approved by the state government. According to him, such practices are clear indications that the APC cannot guarantee a credible electoral process.
“Our major concern remains the electorate, who are with us. We are with them. God willing, we will succeed,” he added.
He urged supporters to remain calm, stay united, and continue backing the movement as discussions over a new political platform near completion. He revealed that a final decision would be made before the end of June, after which another stakeholders’ meeting would be convened to kickstart local implementation.
“We are not just changing parties; we are changing the system. That is what this movement is about,” he said.
Inuwa also extended an open invitation to what he described as “progressive-minded individuals across party lines” to join the new coalition aimed at restoring credibility and people-focused governance in the country.
The development comes when several politicians in Katsina and across the country are reconsidering their political affiliations ahead of the 2027 elections, amid growing dissatisfaction with both the APC and the PDP.
