In the second week after it resumed from its over two-month recess, the House discussed many issues, most of which were brought in the form of motions.
Again, defection gale depletes PDP caucus
The opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has continued to suffer depletion in its numbers in the House. Last week, three of its members from Kaduna State defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
Those who switched allegiance are Hussaini Ahmed, who represents Kaduna South Federal Constituency; Aliyu Abdullahi (Ikara/Kubau Federal Constituency); and Sadiq Abdullahi (Sabon Gari Federal Constituency).
Their defections were announced during plenary by Speaker Abbas Tajudeen, with Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, present to formally welcome the lawmakers into the APC. The House suspended its rules to admit the governor, a former senator, into the chamber.
The defectors cited internal crises within the PDP and their desire to align with the ruling party for developmental opportunities as reasons for their move.
This latest defection further weakens the PDP’s representatio
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