In a significant political realignment, three members of Nigeria’s House of Representatives have officially left their former parties to join the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The defections were announced during a plenary session overseen by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas.
Representing the Faskari/Kankara/Sabuwa Federal Constituency of Katsina State, Shehu Dalhatu departed the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and opted for the PDP. In his formal letter, Dalhatu explained that his decision followed thorough deliberation on the APC’s internal dynamics and consultations with his constituents.
From Delta State, Etanabene Benedict, who previously held his seat under the Labour Party (LP), also made the move to the PDP. He cited ongoing internal strife within the Labour Party in his state as the primary motivation for his switch.
Additionally, Alex Egbona, the lawmaker representing the Yakurr/Abi constituency in Cross River State, left the APC for the PDP. Despite the party change, Egbona emphasized that his dedication to the House and his constituency remains steadfast.
These transitions come on the heels of a previous report by DAILY POST detailing the departure of six PDP lawmakers from Oyo State to the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), signaling a period of intense political maneuvering as the 2027 elections draw closer.