Rijo Shekari’s Move to PDP Ignites Fresh Hope for Southern Kaduna
Rijo Shekari’s Move to PDP Ignites Fresh Hope for Southern Kaduna
In a move attracting significant political attention across Southern Kaduna, Rijo Shekari, a Senior Legislative Aide to the Deputy Senate President, has officially defected from the APC to the PDP and declared his intention to contest for the Zango/Jaba Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives. He announced the decision during the Kaduna South Senatorial District Expanded PDP Caucus Meeting in Kafanchan, stating that the move followed extensive consultations with supporters, associates, and stakeholders and was driven by his desire to align with a platform that reflects his political ideals, democratic values, and commitment to the dignity, aspirations, and development of the Southern Kaduna people. [punchng.com], [nigeriannews24.com]
Widely regarded as a grassroots-oriented leader with legislative experience, Rijo Shekari has built a reputation through public service, stakeholder engagement, policy advocacy, community mobilization, and his understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing local communities. His supporters believe his background, accessibility, and deep connection to the people position him to provide trusted and effective representation focused on youth empowerment, women’s inclusion, educational advancement, economic opportunities, infrastructure development, transparency, accountability, and stronger partnerships between government and communities. Having grown within the communities he seeks to represent, many view him as a leader prepared to give back through responsive service, inclusive leadership, and sustainable development initiatives that positively impact lives at the grassroots level. [punchng.com], [thefrontierng.com]
PDP stakeholders have described his entry into the party as a significant development capable of strengthening grassroots mobilization and broadening citizen participation ahead of the primaries. Supporters maintain that his aspiration is not merely a political pursuit but a commitment to people-centered governance, social inclusion, community integration, democratic engagement, and practical solutions that address the evolving needs of the people of Zango/Jaba Federal Constituency and Southern Kaduna as a whole. [punchng.com], [nigeriannews24.com]
This vision aligns with the mission of Kaduna Diaspora Support Services (KDSS), a global diaspora initiative dedicated to promoting Kaduna State, strengthening community development, mobilizing expertise and investment, and connecting Kaduna indigenes worldwide to meaningful socioeconomic transformation. KDSS continues to encourage professionals, entrepreneurs, academics, and philanthropists to unite in building a more prosperous, inclusive, and globally competitive Kaduna.
Special Acknowledgement: Appreciation is extended to Dorathy Elisha, advocate and member of the Kaduna Diaspora Chamber of Commerce, South Africa, for her unwavering commitment to diaspora engagement and the sustainable development of Kaduna State.
Reviewed, Strategically Enhanced, and Published by Francis Fagjot John, PhD, Founder, Kaduna Diaspora Support Services (KDSS), Kansas City, Missouri, United States.
Sources
- Punch Newspapers: Deputy Senate President’s Aide Dumps APC, Joins PDP [punchng.com]
- Nigerian News24: Aide to Deputy Senate President Dumps APC for PDP Ahead of Primaries [nigeriannews24.com]
- Additional corroboration from Yela Times and The Frontier reports. [yelatimes.com], [thefrontierng.com]
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