Three members of the House of Representatives from Kaduna State on Tuesday defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
The defectors are Rep. Abdulkarim Ahmed, (Kaduna South Federal Constituency), Rep. Aliyu Abdullahi, (Ikara/Kubau Federal Constituency) and Rep. Sadiq Abdullahi, (Sabon Gari federal constituency).
Reading their defection letters respectively, the Speaker, Rep. Abbas Tajudeen during plenary said their defection was due to an internal crisis within the PDP.
“They also highlighted the need to align forces with President Bola Tinubu to deliver the dividends of democracy to their respective constituents.
“The defectors pledged their full commitment to supporting President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda.
“They also pledged to promote unity and sustainable development in Kaduna State under the leadership of the Gov. Uba Sani,” Abbas said.
The Governor of Kaduna State, Uba Sani was present at the plenary.
