Two legislators from the People’s Democratic Party defected to the All Progressive Congress, citing internal crises as the motivation for their departure. This has prompted objections from the opposition regarding the constitutionality of the defection process, referencing a Supreme Court ruling.
Recently, two legislators from the House of Representatives transitioned from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC). The defectors are Husseini Jallo, who represents the Igabi Federal Constituency in Kaduna State, and Adamu Tanko from the Suleja/Tara/Gurara Federal Constituency of Niger State. Their departure was announced during a plenary session, where Speaker Abbas Tajudeen read their letter of resignation.
In their letter, Jallo and Tanko cited ongoing crises within the PDP as the primary reason for their defection. Meanwhile, Minority Leader Kingsley Chinda raised a constitutional objection, reiterating that the opposition members would persist in advocating for procedural correctness. He specifically referenced a Supreme Court judgment emphasizing that any member’s defection must follow due process, contending there is insufficient evidence to confirm that the departing members adhere to these stipulations.
The recent defections of two PDP lawmakers to the APC highlight ongoing tensions within the opposition party. While the departing members attribute their move to internal discord, questions remain regarding the legitimacy of their process, as raised by the Minority Leader. The implications of these defections could have significant effects on party dynamics and legislative operations.
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