Two members of the House of Representatives have defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) signalling a shift in party allegiance within the lower chamber.
Speaker of the House, Tajudeen Abbas, made the announcement on Tuesday after reading a letter from the defecting lawmakers during plenary.
Although their reasons for leaving the PDP were not explicitly stated, party defections in Nigeria are often driven by political strategy, internal disputes, or preparations for future elections.
The latest defections add to the growing number of opposition lawmakers crossing over to the ruling APC, potentially altering the balance of power in the National Assembly.
This trend has become more pronounced as political realignments continue ahead of the next electoral cycle.
While the PDP has yet to issue an official response, past defections have typically been met with strong criticism from opposition parties, who argue that lawmakers elected under one party should relinquish their seats if they switch affiliations.
On the other hand, APC leaders have welcomed the move, viewing it as a reinforcement of the party’s dominance in the legislature.
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