Simon, an entertainer more commonly known as MC Tagwaye, announced his defection from APC in a statement he issued on Friday.
Obinna Simon, a former member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Team for the 2023 elections, has defected to the Social Democratic Party (SDP).
Simon, an entertainer more commonly known as MC Tagwaye, announced his defection from APC in a statement he issued on Friday.
He said he left the All Progressives Congress (APC) due to the party’s lack of a proper reward system for loyal members and its failure to uphold its founding ideals.
He said, “After months of intense consultation and introspection, I, Obinna Simon, AKA MC Tagwaye, have made the bold decision to resign my membership from the All Progressives Congress (APC) and join the Social Democratic Party (SDP).
“I was a member of the presidential campaign team in the last general election.
“This decisive move is born out of my deep-seated conviction that the APC has deviated from its original ideals and is no longer committed to the welfare and progress of the Nigerian people.
"The party's glaring lack of reward system for loyal members, its gerontocratic leadership structure, and its policies that perpetuate hardship on low-income earners have collectively sounded the death knell on my membership.
“Furthermore, the APC's internal democracy has been egregiously compromised, with a few power brokers dictating the party's direction and disregarding the voices and aspirations of the majority.
“In stark contrast, the SDP has emerged as a beacon of hope, with its unwavering commitment to the youth, internal democracy, transparency, and accountability. The party's vision for a new Nigeria, where the welfare and progress of all citizens are paramount, resonates deeply with me.
“I have formally submitted my resignation to my ward chairman of the APC, marking the end of my association with the party. I am excited to join the SDP and contribute to the party's mission to build a better Nigeria for all.
“I urge all Nigerians who share my vision to join me on this journey. Together, we can create a brighter future for ourselves, our children, and our great nation.”
MC Tagwaye announced his joining of the SDP days after former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, and two of his former commissioners joined the same party, causing ripples in the political circles.