Two members of the House of Representatives have officially left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to join the All Progressives Congress (APC), marking another shift in the political landscape of the lower legislative chamber.
Speaker of the House, Tajudeen Abbas, announced their defections in a letter read during plenary on Tuesday.
Although the reasons behind their move were not immediately disclosed, party defections in Nigeria are often linked to political realignments, internal party crises, or strategic positioning ahead of future elections.
The defection of the lawmakers adds to the growing number of PDP members switching allegiance to the ruling APC, a trend that has been observed in recent months.
However, this shift could have significant implications for the balance of power within the National Assembly, particularly as political parties prepare for upcoming elections and legislative decisions.
The PDP has yet to officially respond to the defections, but such moves are usually met with criticism from opposition parties, who often call for defectors to vacate their seats.
Meanwhile, APC leaders have welcomed the new members, viewing their defection as a boost to the party’s influence in the legislature.