Ganduje Welcomes Three Katsina Ex-PDP Lawmakers to APC Amidst Party Crisis
In a significant political shift, three members of the House of Representatives from Katsina State have defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The lawmakers—Balarabe Dabayi (Bakori/Danja constituency), Aliyu Iliyasu (Batsari/Safana/Danmusa constituency), and Salisu Majigiri (Mashi/Dutsi federal constituency)—cited ongoing internal crises within the PDP as the primary reason for their departure…..CONTINUE READING
The formal announcement was made during a plenary session at the National Assembly in Abuja, where Speaker Tajudeen Abbas read their letters of resignation. The lawmakers expressed that the instability within the PDP had hindered their ability to effectively serve their constituents.
The defection was witnessed by Katsina State Governor Dikko Umar Radda, who attended the session to show solidarity. Governor Radda’s presence underscores the APC’s growing influence in the region and the party’s commitment to welcoming new members.
This move is part of a broader trend of defections from the PDP to the APC, reflecting shifting political alliances ahead of upcoming elections. The APC continues to consolidate power, attracting members from opposition parties who are seeking stability and effective governance.
