Two PDP Lawmakers Defect to APC Amidst Party Crises in Niger and Kaduna
Two lawmakers have defected from the PDP to the APC, citing internal crises. The Speaker announced their defection, while Minority Leader raised concerns about the legality of the process. This move has intensified scrutiny of party alignments and adherence to constitutional norms in Nigeria’s political landscape.
In recent political developments, two members of the House of Representatives have officially defected from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC). The defectors include Husseini Jallo, who represents the Igabi Federal Constituency of Kaduna State, and Adamu Tanko, who hails from the Suleja/Tara/Gurara Federal Constituency in Niger State.
During a plenary session, the Speaker of the House, Abbas Tajudeen, announced the defection, noting that the legislators cited ongoing issues within the PDP as their reason for leaving the party. This has sparked a reaction from the opposition, particularly from Minority Leader Kingsley Chinda, who raised a constitutional point of order.
Chinda emphasized that opposition members will continue to advocate for due process and adherence to legality in all legislative matters. He referenced a Supreme Court ruling indicating that defections must be executed in a complete and proper manner, underscoring his concern that no evidence has been presented to the House demonstrating that the defecting members have adhered to these necessary protocols.
The recent defection of two lawmakers from the PDP to the APC highlights ongoing tensions within the opposition party, driven by internal crises. The situation has prompted scrutiny from the opposition, particularly concerning the legality of the defections. The call for adherence to constitutional procedures underscores the importance of due process in legislative actions. Overall, this incident reflects the volatile nature of political alignments in the Nigerian legislature.
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