Bala Bello Tinka’s (Tinka Point) defection to the ruling party was recognised by Femi Adesina, spokesperson to President Muhammadu Buhari.

According to Mr Adesina, the President is expected in Gombe on Saturday and the new recruit will join the campaign trail.

PDP currently governs the state, and has done so since 2003,” Mr Adesina said in a statement seen by DENISAURUS News.

He noted that the move which comes “exactly a fortnight to the presidential election “deals a massive blow to the PDP in Gombe.”