Two PDP Lawmakers Defect to APC Amid Ongoing Party Crises
Two lawmakers from the People’s Democratic Party defected to the All Progressives Congress due to ongoing crises within the PDP. Their defection raises questions about adherence to constitutional protocols, as noted by Opposition leaders, particularly in light of a Supreme Court decision regarding party switches.
In recent political developments, two representatives from the House of Representatives have switched their allegiance from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The defecting lawmakers are Husseini Jallo, who represents the Igabi Federal Constituency of Kaduna State, and Adamu Tanko, from the Suleja/Tara/Gurara Federal Constituency in Niger State.
The Speaker of the House, Abbas Tajudeen, announced their defection during a parliamentary session. The legislators cited ongoing issues within the PDP as their primary reason for leaving the party. This shift highlights the continuing tensions within the opposition.
In response, Minority Leader Kingsley Chinda raised a constitutional point of order, emphasizing that opposition members are committed to ensuring proper procedures are followed. He referenced a Supreme Court ruling that mandates complete adherence to defection regulations, expressing concern over the legitimacy of the lawmakers’ departures and questioning whether they adhered to the required protocols for such a transition.
The recent defection of two PDP lawmakers to the APC underscores the ongoing internal struggles within the PDP. While the defecting legislators cited unresolved crises as their motivation, questions surrounding the legitimacy of the defection were raised by Minority Leader Kingsley Chinda. This scenario illustrates the intricate dynamics of party politics in Nigeria, particularly the importance of adhering to constitutional protocols during party transitions.
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