This is a cause for concern for anyone interested in the future of democracy in Nigeria.
The presidential primary election is fixed for May 17 to May 18.
Mr Ngwu stated, “I offer my sincere gratitude to the former PDP and wish the party were able to put its house in order.”
The APC retains majority membership in the House of Representatives with 282 members.
“The PDP is repositioning to end the long reign of the APC in the state,” he said.
The lawmaker said that his declaration followed wide consultations and calls from across the state.
The PDP terminated the discussions after the APC rejected the conditions presented to it.
The governor said he has been consulting with elders, religious leaders and other key stakeholders.
Mr Abubakar, a former ally of Mr Tinubu, joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition in 2025.
Mr Randa said his decision followed the prolonged leadership crisis within the PDP.
