Two lawmakers have defected from the PDP to the APC, citing internal issues within the PDP. Their transition has sparked constitutional concerns regarding proper procedures for defection, as raised by Minority Leader Kingsley Chinda during a recent plenary session.
Recently, two members of the House of Representatives transitioned from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The lawmakers involved are Husseini Jallo, who represents the Igabi Federal Constituency of Kaduna State, and Adamu Tanko, representing the Suleja/Tara/Gurara Federal Constituency of Niger State.
In a plenary session, Speaker Abbas Tajudeen announced their defection, which they attributed to the ongoing crisis within the PDP. In response, Minority Leader Kingsley Chinda raised a constitutional point of order, emphasizing that the opposition would continue advocating for adherence to proper procedures regarding such transitions.
Chinda further highlighted a Supreme Court judgment indicating that any defection by a member must be comprehensive. He contended that there is insufficient evidence demonstrating that the departing members conducted their defection in accordance with established legal guidelines.
In conclusion, the defection of two PDP lawmakers to the APC underscores ongoing tensions within the opposition party. The concerns raised by Minority Leader Kingsley Chinda regarding procedural integrity could set the stage for further discussions on party loyalty and legal compliance in legislative matters. This incident illustrates the evolving political landscape in Nigeria as factions continue to shift.
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