PDP, APC LP Reps join ADC
Political realignments resurfaced in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, April 21, as several lawmakers dumped their parties for new platforms, signaling fresh permutations ahead of the 2027 general elections. At plenary, presided over by the Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu, several letters of defection were read. Kalu dismissed concerns that the trend could tilt the […]
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Political realignments resurfaced in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, April 21, as several lawmakers dumped their parties for new platforms, signaling fresh permutations ahead of the 2027 general elections.
At plenary, presided over by the Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu, several letters of defection were read. Kalu dismissed concerns that the trend could tilt the country towards a one-party system, saying it rather demonstrated the vibrancy of democracy.
From Lagos State, Thaddeus Attah, representing Eti-Osa Federal Constituency, defected from the Labour Party to the African Democratic Congress, citing the protracted leadership crisis in the party.
He said the situation had hindered effective representation of his constituents.
The Peoples Democratic Party recorded the highest losses, with five members dumping the party.
Among them, Abubakar Abdul (Niger) joined the APC while Yakubu Noma (Kebbi) moved to the ADC and Ibrahim Mohammed defected to the APC.
Also, two Osun lawmakers; Mudashiru Alani (Ayedire/Iwo/Ola-Oluwa) and Adetunji Olusoji (Odo-Otin/Ifelodun/Boripe)—left the PDP for the Accord Party.
However, the APC also lost members, as David Fuoh defected to the PDP, while Bashir Zubair joined the ADC.
The current development is linked to lingering leadership disputes in some parties, particularly the PDP and LP, as parties intensify moves to consolidate ahead of primaries.
Since the inauguration of the 10th National Assembly in 2023, the APC has retained majority in the House, while opposition parties continue to seek relevance through defections and alliances.
The House adjourned plenary to Wednesday in honour of Kano lawmaker, Hassan Danjuma, who died on April 10, 2026, aged 66.