Last PDP member in Sokoto assembly defects to ADC
The last Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) member in the Sokoto Assembly, Abdullahi Randa, has defected to the Africa Democratic Congress (ADC).
Mr Randa, representing Tureta Constituency, confirmed his defection in a letter read during Tuesday’s plenary by Speaker Tukur Bala.
Speaking afterwards, he said his decision followed the prolonged leadership crisis within the PDP.
“The lingering disputes have weakened the party’s capacity to function as a credible opposition.
“I took this decision after careful consideration, as the situation has made the platform no longer viable,” he told journalists.
His exit comes days after several PDP lawmakers resigned from the party.
On April 7, seven PDP members defected to the ADC, while one joined the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
Those who joined the ADC include Abubakar Magaji, Habibu Modachi, Buhari Haliru, Bashar Jabo, Nasiru Adamu, Awaisu Aliyu and Atiku Liman.
Muhammad Mas’ud, representing Shagari Constituency, defected to the APC.
The development leaves the assembly with 22 APC members and eight ADC members, while the PDP now has no representation.
(NAN)
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