JUST IN: Three PDP Lawmakers Defect to APC in House of Reps
JUST IN: Three PDP Lawmakers Defect to APC in House of Reps
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) caucus from Kaduna State in the House of Representatives suffered a major blow on Tuesday as three of its members defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The lawmakers — Abdulkarim Ahmed (Kaduna South), Aliyu Mustapha (Ikara/Kubau), and Sadiq Ango-Abdullahi(Sabongari) — formally announced their defection in separate letters read by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas during Tuesday’s plenary session.
This wave of defections follows a growing trend in Kaduna politics, where prominent figures — including Senator Shehu Sani and Hon. Amos Magaji — have recently rejoined or crossed over to the APC. Both Governor Uba Sani and Speaker Abbas have publicly welcomed defectors at various state events, further fueling speculation about a coordinated effort to weaken opposition forces in the North-Western state.
In their respective letters, the lawmakers pointed to the “lingering crisis within the PDP” as a key factor in their decision. They also expressed their desire to align with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which they described as a pathway to national development.
In his resignation letter addressed to the PDP chairman of Makera Ward, Kaduna South, Abdulkarim Ahmed lamented the internal divisions within the party.
“The prolonged internal conflicts and factionalism in the PDP have severely hindered my ability to serve my constituency effectively,” he wrote. “After wide consultations with my constituents, stakeholders, and political allies, I have made the difficult but necessary decision to resign from the PDP.”
Ahmed expressed gratitude to the party for the opportunity to serve under its platform, saying the support and experience gained were invaluable. However, he emphasized his commitment to delivering inclusive and impactful representation for the people of Kaduna South beyond party lines.
Further details on the political implications of these defections are expected soon.
By Benita B. Ibrahim
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