The political panorama in Kaduna shifted additional on Tuesday, October 14, as three members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) within the House of Representatives defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
The lawmakers, Abdulkarim Ahmed representing Kaduna South, Aliyu Mustapha of Ikara/Kubau, and Sadiq Ango-Abdullahi from Sabongari, formally introduced their transfer by separate letters learn by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas throughout plenary.
Their defection comes amid a wave of political realignments in Kaduna, the place a number of notable figures, together with Senator Shehu Sani and Hon Amos Magaji, have just lately rejoined the APC.
Both Governor Uba Sani and Speaker Abbas have been actively welcoming defectors at varied political occasions throughout the state.
Citing unresolved inner disputes inside the PDP, the lawmakers stated the deepening disaster had made it tough for them to successfully symbolize their constituencies.
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They additionally expressed their want to align with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
In a letter addressed to the PDP Chairman in Makera Ward, Kaduna South Local Government Area, Abdulkarim Ahmed wrote that the get together’s extended infighting had turn out to be a serious distraction.
“The constant internal conflicts and factionalism within the PDP, which have climaxed into an elongated party crisis, are undesirably impacting my ability to effectively represent my constituency and accomplish my obligations optimally,” he acknowledged.
Ahmed added that after consulting along with his constituents and political allies, he had reached a “tough but necessary decision” to give up the PDP so as to proceed offering inclusive and efficient illustration.
While expressing gratitude to the PDP for the chance to serve, he stated his time within the get together had provided “priceless experiences” and “valuable lessons.”
The defections additional tighten the APC’s grip on Kaduna’s political scene and are seen as a strategic acquire for the ruling get together forward of the 2027 elections.
