PDP Lawmakers Defect to APC Amidst Internal Party Strife
Two House of Representatives members, Husseini Jallo and Adamu Tanko, have defected from the PDP to the APC, citing ongoing crises within the PDP. This has prompted discussions on the legality of their defection, with opposition leaders questioning compliance with constitutional requirements.
Recently, two members of the House of Representatives have transitioned from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC). The representatives making this shift are Husseini Jallo, who serves the Igabi Federal Constituency in Kaduna State, and Adamu Tanko from the Suleja/Tara/Gurara Federal Constituency in Niger State.
The Speaker, Abbas Tajudeen, announced their defection during plenary, citing the ongoing crisis within the PDP as the reason for their decision. This political move has sparked discourse among opposition members following remarks by Minority Leader Kingsley Chinda, who raised a constitutional point of order.
Chinda emphasized the necessity for adherence to constitutional protocols regarding defections, referencing a Supreme Court judgement that mandates that defections need to be complete. He contended that there is insufficient evidence to demonstrate that the representatives have correctly executed the necessary procedures for their defection.
The defection of two lawmakers from the PDP to the APC highlights ongoing political tensions within the opposition party. Their move reflects dissatisfaction with the PDP’s current crisis. However, challenges regarding the conformity of such defections to legal requirements have been raised, emphasizing the need for compliance with constitutional protocols.
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