Two PDP Lawmakers Defect to APC Amidst Party Crises in Nigeria

Two legislators have defected from the PDP to the APC, citing party crises. Husseini Jallo and Adamu Tanko announced their changes during a House session, but concerns about the legitimacy of the defections have emerged, with the Minority Leader questioning compliance with constitutional procedures.

Two lawmakers from the House of Representatives have officially defected from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC). The lawmakers in question are Husseini Jallo, who represents the Igabi Federal Constituency of Kaduna state, and Adamu Tanko, representing the Suleja/Tara/Gurara federal constituency of Niger state.

The Speaker of the House, Abbas Tajudeen, announced the defections during a plenary session, highlighting that the legislators cited ongoing crises within the PDP as their reason for leaving. Minority Leader Kingsley Chinda raised a constitutional point of order during the session.

Chinda emphasized that the opposition in the House believes adherence to constitutional processes is essential. He referenced a Supreme Court ruling stating that defections must be fully executed, arguing that there is a lack of evidence proving that the defecting members have adhered to the proper procedures in their transition.

In summary, two PDP lawmakers have transitioned to the APC, citing internal conflicts within their previous party as the reason. However, concerns surrounding the legitimacy of their defections have been raised, particularly regarding compliance with constitutional requirements as discussed by the Minority Leader. This situation highlights ongoing tensions within political parties in Nigeria.

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