Just In: PDP Suffers Fresh Defections as 3 Reps Join APC

Three People’s Democratic Party (PDP) members in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, October 14, defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

The defectors, all from Kaduna State, Rep. Abdulkarim Ahmed (Kaduna South), Rep. Aliyu Mustapha (Ikara/Kubau) and Rep. Sadiq Ango-Abdullahi (Sabongari) announced their defections in three separate letters read by the Speaker, Tajudeen Abbas during Tuesday’s plenary.

Persecondnews reports that Kaduna State has witnessed the influx of politicians to the APC from rival parties in the past few months including the return of Sen. Shehu Sani and Rep. Amos Magaji, among others.

In separate state functions, the duo of Gov. Uba Sani and Speaker Abbas have received defectors into the fold of the ruling party in recent times, fuelling insinuations of a plot to stifle opposition in the North-West State.

The three members cited what they called “the lingering crisis in the PDP” and the need to key into the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu as reasons for swapping their political platforms.

In a letter addressed to the PDP Chairman, Makera Ward, Kaduna South Local Government Area, Ahmed made known his resolve to resign from the party.

The letter reads: “The constant internal conflicts and factionalism within the PDP, which have climaxed into an elongated party crisis, are undesirably impacting my ability to effectively represent my constituency and accomplish my obligations optimally.

“In view of the enduring situation and after a wide consultation with my constituents, key stakeholders and my political allies, I have come to the tough but needed decision to resign my membership of the PDP.

“This decision is driven by my commitment to continue serving my good people of Kaduna South Federal Constituency, beyond partisan lines, ensuring that all my constituents benefit from purposeful, inclusive, and effective representation.

“I sincerely thank the PDP for the privilege and opportunity to serve under its platform.

“The support, trust, and experiences I have gained during my time with the party were priceless, and I am very grateful to the leadership and members at all levels.

“While thanking you for your support, please accept the assurances of my esteemed regards.”