PDP crumbles as three lawmakers dump party for APC in shocking defection

DDM News

The political landscape in Katsina State took a dramatic turn on Thursday.

Three members of the House of Representatives abandoned the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

They defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), stirring political debates nationwide.

Diaspora Digital Media (DDM) reports that the defection has sparked wide reactions across political circles.

The lawmakers are Hon. Salisu Yusuf Majigiri, Hon. Aliyu Iliyasu Ruma, and Hon. Abdullahi Balarabe Dabai.

Their defection was officially announced during plenary at the House of Representatives.

Speaker Tajudeen Abbas confirmed their move to the APC on the floor of the House.

Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Radda, was present during the lawmakers’ dramatic switch.

Governor Radda’s presence signaled high-level backing and endorsement of the defection.

This development has been described as a major political blow to the PDP.

The APC National Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, formally welcomed the defectors into the party.

He expressed joy at their decision to join the ruling party at this critical time.

Dr. Ganduje stated that the defection would strengthen the APC’s presence in the National Assembly.

He praised the lawmakers for taking what he called a “bold and patriotic step.”

The defectors are not newcomers to politics or public service.

Hon. Salisu Majigiri is a former PDP Chairman in Katsina and a seasoned politician.

Hon. Aliyu Ruma and Hon. Abdullahi Dabai also have strong grassroots political influence.

Their decision reflects deep internal issues within the PDP in Katsina and beyond.

Governor Radda described their defection as a victory for democracy and development.

He emphasized that the APC offers better leadership and prospects for Nigerians.

Political analysts see the move as a strategic gain for the APC.

They believe it could trigger a chain reaction of defections across northern Nigeria.

The PDP has not issued an official statement responding to the development.

Sources say the party is worried about growing discontent among its members.

Efforts by PDP leadership to reconcile aggrieved members have produced mixed results.

This latest defection may push the party into urgent crisis-management mode.

Observers note that the APC has recently intensified its efforts to attract opposition members.

The ruling party is clearly positioning itself ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Defections like these are expected to influence power dynamics in both chambers of the legislature.

The National Assembly now tilts further in favor of the APC.

Political experts predict more realignments as parties prepare for future contests.

The lawmakers’ switch reflects ongoing shifts in Nigeria’s unpredictable political climate.

Critics say it also reveals the weakening ideological commitment within political parties.

For now, the APC celebrates this as a strategic and symbolic victory.

Meanwhile, the PDP must urgently address its internal fractures or risk further losses.

The coming months will test the resilience of Nigeria’s two major parties.

This defection may be just the beginning of a broader political storm.

Nigerians are watching closely as 2027 approaches with renewed political tension.

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