In a significant political shift, four members of the House of Representatives representing various constituencies in Bauchi State have left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to join the Allied Peoples Movement (APM). The defections were announced by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas during Thursday’s plenary session.
The lawmakers who made the switch are Muhammed Shehu (Zaki federal constituency), Aliyu Garu (Bauchi federal constituency), Sani Tanko (Shira/Giade federal constituency), and Mansur Soro (Darazo/Ganjuwa federal constituency). Their departure from the PDP underscores the growing political realignments as the 2027 general elections draw closer.
Additionally, Jeremiah Umaru, who represents the Akwanga/Nasarawa Eggon/Wamba federal constituency in Nasarawa State, defected from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Social Democratic Party (SDP).
This wave of defections is part of a broader trend observed in the green chamber, with numerous lawmakers changing party affiliations since the beginning of the year. Earlier this week, eight lawmakers moved from the PDP to the APM, while three others exited the ruling APC to join the PDP and the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). On Wednesday, three additional legislators left the APC to align with the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
These political maneuvers highlight the fluidity of party loyalty as candidates reposition themselves for the upcoming general election.