Defection of PDP Lawmaker to APC
A member of the House of Representatives, Amos Daniel, has formally defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). His defection was announced on Wednesday during plenary presided by the Speaker of the House, Tajudeen Abbas.
Reason for Defection
Representing Jema’a/Sanga Federal Constituency of Kaduna State, Daniel said his decision followed wide consultations with community leaders, religious groups, professionals, and traditional rulers in his constituency. He noted that the move was not made hastily but after months of deep reflection and extensive consultation, adding that joining the APC would enable him to better serve his people and attract more development to Southern Kaduna.
Expectations and Benefits
According to him, the expectations of his constituents for improved infrastructure, security, and youth empowerment can be more effectively pursued through partnership with the ruling party. Daniel’s defection further boosts the APC’s strength in the Green Chamber, as more opposition lawmakers continue to align with the party.
Reaction from the Speaker
Abbas, while acknowledging the letter, welcomed Daniel to the APC and urged him to remain focused on the unity and welfare of his constituents regardless of political affiliation.
Prediction of Another Defection
Meanwhile, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has predicted that Anambra State Governor, Charles Chukwuma Soludo, will soon defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), describing him as a natural progressive whose ideals align with those of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Reason for Predicted Defection
Kalu, a former Abia State governor and current senator representing Abia North, made the remark while speaking with journalists at the National Assembly in Abuja on Monday. He said Soludo, who is currently a member of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), would eventually find political alignment with the APC once ongoing legal issues are resolved. “Soludo is a progressive like President Tinubu, like me, like the Senate President. He has no alternative but to join us in the APC,” Kalu said.
Attraction to the APC
The senator noted that several governors and politicians across Nigeria were already gravitating toward the ruling party, attracted by what he described as President Tinubu’s visionary and inclusive leadership style. He added that no one was being coerced into joining the APC. “No one is forcing anybody to join the APC — not me, not the Senate President, not even the President. People are coming on their own because they see the direction of progress,” he stated.
Conclusion
The defection of Amos Daniel from the PDP to the APC and the predicted defection of Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo are indications of the growing influence of the ruling party in Nigeria. As more politicians join the APC, the party’s strength in the country is expected to increase, potentially shaping the outcome of future elections.
FAQs
- Q: Who defected from the PDP to the APC?
A: Amos Daniel, a member of the House of Representatives, defected from the PDP to the APC. - Q: Why did Amos Daniel defect to the APC?
A: Daniel defected to the APC to better serve his people and attract more development to Southern Kaduna. - Q: Who predicted that Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo would defect to the APC?
A: Senator Orji Uzor Kalu predicted that Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo would defect to the APC. - Q: Why is Governor Soludo expected to defect to the APC?
A: Governor Soludo is expected to defect to the APC because his ideals align with those of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the APC.
