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In a significant political shift, 28 members of the House of Representatives have defected to different parties in anticipation of upcoming primaries. This movement spans multiple political affiliations, with defections impacting major parties across the board.
Senator Ibrahim Lamido, representing Sokoto East, is reportedly poised to resign from the All Progressives Congress (APC) amid escalating tensions with party leadership. This potential defection is expected shortly, as numerous supporters have already departed from the party.
Isa Ashiru has officially departed the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) amid ongoing leadership conflicts within the PDP. He made this announcement via a resignation letter to the party's leadership.
Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, criticized governors who have defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), asserting their actions reflect a lack of leadership and commitment. He emphasized the need for loyal party members to reclaim their mandate at the party's 2026 convention.
Felix Morka, spokesperson for the APC, claims that the recent defections by opposition members highlight the dysfunction within the PDP rather than an attempt to create a one-party state. He insists that individuals are joining the APC voluntarily.
A total of twelve members of Nigeria's House of Representatives have defected from their parties, revealing significant political shifts ahead of the 2027 elections. Six lawmakers joined the APC from the PDP, while five moved from the Labour Party and PDP to the ADC.
In a significant political shift, several top executives from the Social Democratic Party, New Nigeria Peoples Party, and Labour Party in Gombe State have officially defected to the All Progressives Congress. They were welcomed by Inuwa Garba, the representative for Yamaltu/Deba in the House of Representatives.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is poised for additional defections, with Zamfara State stakeholders advocating for Governor Dauda Lawal to switch to the All Progressives Congress (APC). This comes on the heels of Governor Ahmadu Fintiri's recent defection to the APC.
Abdullahi Sule, the Governor of Nasarawa State, has indicated that the opposition is increasingly anxious as more governors defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC), a trend he attributes to the favorable reforms initiated by President Bola Tinubu ahead of the upcoming 2027 general elections.
Citizens express their dissatisfaction with the government as living conditions worsen, while political defections raise questions about the effectiveness of party loyalty and electoral strategy. The master strategist's ability to navigate this turbulence remains under scrutiny.
