KADUNA – Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Samuel Atung, has described Sen. Sunday Marshall Katung’s defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) as a strategic step to advance Southern Kaduna’s political and developmental interests.
Atung made the plea in a statement made available on Wednesday to newsmen in Kaduna.
He urged the constituents to remain calm and constructive in their reactions, stressing that political decisions should be assessed based on long-term gains rather than emotions or party sentiments.
Atung said: “The defection should be seen as a means to have a better bargain for our people.
“Instead of resorting to unnecessary criticism or becoming attack dogs, we should wish him well and trust that his decision was made in the best interest of Southern Kaduna.”
The legal practitioner stated that politics was dynamic and often demands strategic alignment to achieve sustainable development.
He called on well-meaning individuals to rally around Katung and support his efforts towards ensuring that Southern Kaduna remains politically relevant and economically empowered.
Atung also commended President Bola Tinubu for creating what he described as an enabling environment that encouraged the Senator’s realignment, adding that the pivotal dividends of democracy that have accrued to the people of the zone.
He further lauded Gov. Uba Sani for running an inclusive administration and improving security across the state.
“The Governor has opened the political space by running an all-inclusive government, compared to our recent experience.
“The improved security situation and other dividends of democracy under his stewardship are commendable,” Atung said.
He, however, maintained that there was still room for improvement, which he said could be achieved through massive support and fidelity to those responsible for our improved political fortunes.
Atung reiterated that in politics, there were no permanent friends or enemies, but permanent interests.
“Once there is a coalescence of interest, wisdom and pragmatism demand realignment of political affiliations,” he added. (NAN)
