The political landscape in Kaduna shifted further on Tuesday, October 14, as three members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the House of Representatives defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
The lawmakers, Abdulkarim Ahmed representing Kaduna South, Aliyu Mustapha of Ikara/Kubau, and Sadiq Ango-Abdullahi from Sabongari, formally announced their move through separate letters read by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas during plenary.
Their defection comes amid a wave of political realignments in Kaduna, where several notable figures, including Senator Shehu Sani and Hon Amos Magaji, have recently rejoined the APC.
Both Governor Uba Sani and Speaker Abbas have been actively welcoming defectors at various political events across the state.
Citing unresolved internal disputes within the PDP, the lawmakers said the deepening crisis had made it difficult for them to effectively represent their constituencies.
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They also expressed their desire to align with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
In a letter addressed to the PDP Chairman in Makera Ward, Kaduna South Local Government Area, Abdulkarim Ahmed wrote that the party’s prolonged infighting had become a major distraction.
“The constant internal conflicts and factionalism within the PDP, which have climaxed into an elongated party crisis, are undesirably impacting my ability to effectively represent my constituency and accomplish my obligations optimally,” he stated.
Ahmed added that after consulting with his constituents and political allies, he had reached a “tough but necessary decision” to quit the PDP in order to continue providing inclusive and effective representation.
While expressing gratitude to the PDP for the opportunity to serve, he said his time in the party had offered “priceless experiences” and “valuable lessons.”
The defections further tighten the APC’s grip on Kaduna’s political scene and are seen as a strategic gain for the ruling party ahead of the 2027 elections.