Confusion in Niger Assembly As Lawmaker Dumps SDP for APC, Details Emerge

• The Niger State House of Assembly, dominated by the All Progressives Congress (APC), has added another member to their tally.
• A member of the parliament under the flagship of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Mr Yakubu Bala, has switched allegiance to the dominant APC.
• Bala defected to the APC during the Wednesday, December 20 plenary session without giving specific reasons.

Legit.ng journalist Segun Adeyemi has over 9 years of experience covering political events, civil societies, courts, and metro

Minna, Niger - A representative in the Niger House of Assembly, Mr. Yakubu Bala (SDP-Katcha), has switched his political allegiance from the Social Democratic Party (SDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

As reported by The Nation, Bala revealed his decision during the plenary session in Minna on Wednesday, December 20, without providing specific reasons for his departure.

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He said:

“Today I have left the Social Democratic Party for the All Progressives Congress due to the hard work of Mr Governor in providing the dividends of democracy to the people.”

Speaker welcomes new APC member

In response, Speaker Abdulmalik Sarkindaji extended a warm welcome to Bala in the APC and encouraged him to contribute to the state government's initiatives to deliver democratic benefits to the citizens.

The Speaker said:

“We welcome you into the largest ruling party. As the only one in the House, I don’t know how one person will be a Minority Leader in the House.”

Big boost for PDP as former APC chieftain Shina Peller set to join party

All things being equal, entrepreneur and politician Shina Peller will team up with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

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Legit.ng reports that the PDP is the governing party in Oyo, one of the two states in charge in Nigeria's southwest geopolitical zone.

Although a member of the APC during the early days of his political career, Peller is currently a chieftain of the Accord Party.

Oyo APC reacts as Tinubu’s minister Adelabu defects

In a surprising turn of events, Bayo Adelabu, the minister of power, is set to return to the APC officially in Oyo state.

Adelabu, who left the APC for the Accord Party before the 2023 elections, recently announced his decision to rejoin the party after Tinubu appointed him as a minister.

Oyo APC spokesperson Olawale Sadare told Legit.ng that the move is a welcome development for the party, hinting at a flourishing and stronger party ahead.

Source: Legit.ng