2 PDP lawmakers defect to APC over party crisis

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has suffered another major blow as two of its members in the House of Representatives, Husseini Jallo (Igabi Federal Constituency, Kaduna State) and Adamu Tanko (Suleja/Tafa/Gurara Federal Constituency, Niger State), have defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

Their defection was officially announced on Tuesday during plenary when Speaker Tajudeen Abbas read their resignation letters. Jallo cited the “perennial crisis” within the PDP as his reason for leaving, stating that the party’s instability had hindered his ability to effectively serve his constituents.

He also commended the leadership of the Speaker and expressed confidence that the APC offers a more stable platform for his political future.

Similarly, Tanko said his decision to join the APC came after extensive consultations with political stakeholders in his constituency.

This marks the second defection from the PDP in Kaduna in recent weeks, following the exit of Amos Magaji.

Reacting to the development, Minority Leader Kingsley Chinda raised concerns over the legality of the defections, citing a Supreme Court ruling that mandates a complete and justified defection process. He called for the affected seats to be declared vacant if due process was not followed.

Deputy Minority Leader Ali Isa also condemned the defections, insisting that the lawmakers should either withdraw their letters or face legal action.

“The PDP remains strong both as a party and as an opposition. There is no crisis in the PDP. The defecting members must take the path of honor by resigning their positions and returning to seek fresh elections from their constituents,” Isa stated.