The APC has gained an additional seat in the House of Representatives following Abubakar Gumi’s defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Speaker Tajudeen Abbas announced the news during a plenary session, reading Gumi’s defection letter on the House floor. Gumi, representing Gummi/Bukkuyum Federal Constituency in Zamfara State, cited the ongoing crisis within the PDP ranks in his constituency as the reason for his defection.
Reasons for Defection
- Two PDP Chairmen in his constituency, contributing to internal and external crisis within the party
- Lack of party structure in the state
Minority Leader Kingsley Chinda raised a constitutional point of order, emphasizing the need to address the defection in line with the Nigerian constitution. Despite this, Gumi’s defection proceeded successfully, with both PDP and APC members giving standing ovations.
Defection Timeline
- Defection occurs two weeks after Gumi’s appointment as Chairman of the House Committee on the North-West Development Commission
This development reflects the ongoing dynamics in Nigeria’s political landscape.
