Breaking: Senator Samaila Dumps PDP, Declares Next Party ahead of 2027

• Senator Kaila Dahuwa Samaila of Bauchi North defected from the PDP to the APC, citing the “unending crisis” in his former party as the reason for his move
• Samaila said President Tinubu’s “bold and transformative” reforms motivated his defection, praising the President’s leadership and vision for national progress
• He commended Senate President Godswill Akpabio’s “exemplary leadership” and pledged loyalty to the APC, as the Senate’s composition shifted in favour of the ruling party

Bauchi North senator Kaila Dahuwa Samaila has formally become a member of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) party since he defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

In a letter written to Senate President Godswill Akpabio and read during Tuesday's plenary, Senator Samaila said his move was because of the "unending crisis" within the PDP that had prevented him from being able to effectively represent his people.

"The Peoples Democratic Party have seriously limited my capacity to perform my constitutional duties effectively and in good conscience," his letter in part stated.

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Following Vanguard, he added that

"Being profoundly committed to the service of our country and the well-being of my people, I felt compelled to change the direction of my political activities towards a more progressive cause carrying the flag of good governance, oneness, progress, development, and discipline in the administration of our nation."

Cites Tinubu’s leadership as motivation

Senator Samaila stated that his defection was inspired by President Bola Tinubu’s ongoing reforms, which he described as “bold and transformative.”

“Consequently, I have chosen to join the All Progressives Congress and to lend my full commitment to the reforms of His Excellency, President Bola Tinubu,” he said.

He praised Tinubu’s leadership style, calling it “decisive” and “visionary,” adding that the President’s policies were geared towards restoring economic stability and strengthening national unity, The Cable reported.

“I hold in high regard the bold and transformative reforms initiated by the President, aimed at restoring economic stability, strengthening governance, and repositioning our nation for sustainable growth,” he added.

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Commends Akpabio, pledges loyalty to APC

Senator Samaila also lauded Senate President Godswill Akpabio for his “exemplary leadership” in steering the 10th Senate.

He pledged his loyalty to his new party and reaffirmed his dedication to the development and unity of Nigeria.

“With this move, I rededicate myself to the service of my people and the progress of our nation under the leadership of the APC,” he concluded.

Senate composition shifts after defection

Following Samaila’s defection, the composition of the Nigerian Senate now stands at 74 members for the APC.

More so, 27 for the PDP, four for the Labour Party, two for the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), and one each for the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) and the Social Democratic Party (SDP), bringing the total to 109 senators.

3 federal lawmakers dump PDP for APC

Previously, Legit.ng reported that the political landscape of Kaduna State shifted on Tuesday as three members of the House of Representatives dumped the PDP for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

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The defections were announced during plenary by Speaker Abbas Tajudeen, who read the lawmakers’ letters before the chamber.

Proofreading by Kola Muhammed, copy editor at Legit.ng.

Source: Legit.ng