Two PDP Lawmakers Defect to APC Amid Ongoing Party Crisis

Two lawmakers, Husseini Jallo from Kaduna and Adamu Tanko from Niger, have switched allegiance from the PDP to the APC, citing internal crises within the PDP. The opposition leader, Kingsley Chinda, raised concerns about the legitimacy of their defections, emphasizing the importance of following constitutional protocols as dictated by the Supreme Court.

Two lawmakers from the House of Representatives, Husseini Jallo and Adamu Tanko, have defected from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC). Jallo represents the Igabi Federal Constituency in Kaduna, while Tanko represents the Suleja/Tara/Gurara federal constituency in Niger. Their defection was announced during a plenary session by Speaker Abbas Tajudeen, citing unresolved issues within the PDP as the reason.

Minority Leader Kingsley Chinda raised a constitutional concern regarding the defections, asserting that the opposition would not cease to demand adherence to due process. He referenced a Supreme Court ruling which stipulates that defections must be carried out completely. Chinda emphasized that there was no evidence presented in the House to demonstrate that the defecting members had followed the proper procedures for their defection, calling the legitimacy of the move into question.

The defection of two lawmakers from the PDP to the APC highlights ongoing tensions within the opposition party. The opposition, led by Kingsley Chinda, is challenging the legitimacy of these defections, seeking to uphold constitutional standards as outlined by the Supreme Court. This situation underscores the political complexities and internal challenges facing the PDP at this time.

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