Two House of Representatives members have defected from PDP to APC, citing ongoing crises in the PDP. The change was announced by Speaker Abbas Tajudeen. Minority Leader Kingsley Chinda raised legal concerns over the legitimacy of these defections, referencing a Supreme Court ruling.
Two lawmakers from the House of Representatives have formally transitioned from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC). The representatives are Husseini Jallo, who serves the Igabi Federal Constituency in Kaduna State, and Adamu Tanko from the Suleja/Tara/Gurara constituency in Niger State.
During a plenary session, Speaker Abbas Tajudeen announced this change in affiliation. The members cited the ongoing challenges within the PDP as their motivation for defecting to the APC. This decision underscores the buoyancy of political dynamics within Nigeria’s legislative landscape.
In response, Minority Leader Kingsley Chinda raised a constitutional concern regarding the legitimacy of the defections. He emphasized that opposition figures in the House remain vigilant and insistent on compliance with legal protocols. Chinda referenced a Supreme Court ruling, which stipulates that any defection by a member must be thoroughly validated and complete.
The recent defections of two PDP lawmakers to the APC highlight the ongoing political shifts within Nigeria’s legislative framework. Their cited reasons underscore difficulties within the PDP, while concerns regarding the proper legal process for such defections have been raised by opposition leaders. The situation remains indicative of the evolving political climate in the country.
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