APC loses Rep members to PRP, ADC

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Jun 03, 2026 Updated Jul 14, 2026 1 min read 8 views 1 shares

The ruling All Progressives Congress on Wednesday suffered fresh defections in the House of Representatives as two lawmakers formally announced their departure from the party, underscoring the intensifying political realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections. The development came barely 24 hours after the National Assembly resumed plenary following a Salllah recess, during which a number of political actors across the country have been engaged in consultations, coalition talks and strategic repositioning ahead of the next electoral cycle.

At Wednesday’s sitting, the member representing Jama’are/Itas-Gadau Federal Constituency of Bauchi State, Rabilu Bala, formally defected from the APC to the Peoples Redemption Party.

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, who read Bala’s letter on the floor of the chamber, said the lawmaker attributed his decision to persistent internal disagreements within the APC and the need to pursue a political platform he believes would better enable him to serve the interests of his constituents. The decision followed extensive consultations with political stakeholders in his constituency and was informed by “concerns over developments within the party at both the state and national levels.