APC Suffers Fresh Blow in House as Three Reps Defect to PRP, ADC Ahead of 2027
By Nicolas Jiachi Nsorom
E-ISSN: 2354-4481
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) on Wednesday recorded fresh defections in the House of Representatives, as three lawmakers formally announced their departure from the party, signaling growing political realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The defections came barely 24 hours after the National Assembly resumed plenary following the Sallah recess, a period during which political stakeholders across the country intensified consultations, coalition-building efforts, and strategic positioning in preparation for the next electoral cycle.
At Wednesday’s plenary, the lawmaker representing Jama’are/Itas-Gadau Federal Constituency of Bauchi State, Rabilu Bala, formally defected from the APC to the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP).
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, who read Bala’s letter on the floor of the chamber, said the lawmaker attributed his decision to persistent internal disagreements within the APC and the need to align with a political platform he believes would better serve the interests of his constituents.
According to the letter, Bala said his decision followed extensive consultations with political stakeholders across his constituency and was influenced by concerns over developments within the APC at both the state and national levels.
In a separate development, the member representing Yola North/Yola South/Girei Federal Constituency of Adamawa State, Abubakar Zango, also announced his resignation from the APC and subsequent defection to the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
In his letter to the House, Zango stated that his decision was guided by his conscience and what he described as the broader national interest. He pledged to continue discharging his legislative responsibilities with diligence and in accordance with democratic principles, assuring constituents that his commitment to effective representation remains unwavering.
Similarly, the lawmaker representing Dukku/Nafada Federal Constituency of Gombe State, Abdullahi, also defected from the APC to the ADC, further reducing the ruling party’s numerical strength in the lower chamber.
The latest defections underscore the increasing political maneuvering and shifting alliances within Nigeria’s political landscape as parties and elected officials position themselves ahead of the 2027 elections.
