The Minister of State for Mines and Steel Development, Gbemi Saraki, has denied reports that he has joined forces People’s Democratic Party (PDP).
Ms Saraki, in a statement signed by her media consultant, Moses Bello, denied joining the PDP and supported the governorship candidate of Kwara, Yemen.
He is a minister in the current APC administration led by President Muhammadu Buhari.
Bello added that the minister is working hard to ensure that the President-elect, Bola Tinubu, of the APC wins the presidential election in the state.
He said this despite some disapproval of the actions of the APC-led state government over the legacy of the minister’s late father, Olusola Saraki.
According to Mr Bello, Ms Saraki has stated categorically that she remains the head of the APC both in Kwara and in the state, adding that, she has no intention of leaving the winning party.
He added: “If anything, I am more committed to ensuring the success of the Asiwaju/Shettima administration coming May 29,” Ms Saraki said.
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Mr. Bello said Ms Saraki had an illustrious political career and remained one of the powerful forces in Kwara politics.
He added: “Saraki is a grassroots mobilizer and has pledged his loyalty to President Buhari’s administration, as well as one of Tinubu and the incoming Sen. Kashim Shettima.”
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