Two members of the House of Representatives defected from the PDP to the APC, citing ongoing party crises. Speaker Abbas Tajudeen announced the changes, while Minority Leader Kingsley Chinda raised concerns about the proper procedure for their defections, referencing a Supreme Court ruling regarding such matters.
Two lawmakers of the House of Representatives, Husseini Jallo and Adamu Tanko, have officially defected from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC). Husseini Jallo represents the Igabi Federal Constituency in Kaduna State, while Adamu Tanko represents the Suleja/Tara/Gurara Federal Constituency in Niger State.
During a plenary session, Speaker Abbas Tajudeen announced the defections, citing the ongoing crisis within the PDP as the reason for this political shift. In response, Minority Leader Kingsley Chinda raised a constitutional point of order, suggesting that the opposition members would continue advocating for proper procedural adherence in such matters.
Chinda emphasized that the Supreme Court has ruled that any member’s defection must be comprehensive and that no evidence currently exists to demonstrate that the lawmakers have fulfilled necessary legal requirements for their departure from the PDP. His comments underscored the importance of following constitutional protocols during such transitions.
The recent defections from the PDP to the APC by two lawmakers highlight ongoing issues within the opposition party. The lawmakers cited internal strife as their reason for leaving. However, concerns were raised regarding the procedural legitimacy of their defections, emphasizing the importance of adherence to constitutional guidelines in political movements.
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