Nasarawa Deputy Speaker Dumps PDP, Defects to APC ahead of 2027 Elections
- Nasarawa deputy speaker Muhammad Adamu Oyanki defected from the PDP to the APC during a visit to Governor Abdullahi Sule in Lafia
- Oyanki announced his decision publicly, but was expected to formally notify the House Speaker through a letter when lawmakers resumed next week
- The defection was seen as a political boost for the APC in Nasarawa amid shifting alliances in the state
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Nasarawa state - The Deputy Speaker of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Muhammad Adamu Oyanki, has dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
Oyanki, who represents Doma North Constituency, announced his defection on Wednesday when he paid a courtesy and thank-you visit to Governor Abdullahi Sule in Lafia, the state capital.
Source: UGC
Although the lawmaker has made his decision public, Vanguard reported that he is expected to officially notify the Speaker of the House of Assembly through a formal letter when lawmakers resume from recess next week.
Sources familiar with the development said Oyanki may also state the reasons behind his decision when his letter is read on the floor of the House.
The defection is being viewed as a major political boost for the APC in Nasarawa State, especially as parties continue to realign ahead of future elections.
In recent weeks, political watchers have noted an increase in defections across states, as lawmakers and political leaders switch camps amid internal crises and power calculations.
Nasarawa Senator Dumps PDP
Legit.ng earlier reported that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has recorded another defection following the exit of a serving senator from Nasarawa state.
The lawmaker announced his resignation in a letter dated January 10, citing personal reasons and appreciating the party’s leadership and supporters.
He has been linked with the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and is expected to formally join the party when the Senate resumes.
Kaduna Senator dumps PDP
Legit.ng earlier reported that Kaduna-South Senator, Sunday Marshall Katung, has officially defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, read Senator Katung's defection letter on the floor of the Senate on Wednesday, December 17, 2025.
The federal lawmaker explained his reason for dumping the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the ruling APC under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
4 Rivers reps members resign from PDP, LP
In an earlier story, Legit.ng reported that three loyalists of Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara, and a member of the LP, have announced their defection from the ruling APC, citing the prolonged crisis in the PDP.
The members who defected from the PDP to the APC are Boniface Emerengwa, Boma Goodhead, and Awaji Nombet Abiante from the PDP.
The letters of defection of the four lawmakers were read at plenary on Thursday, December 18, by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen.
Source: Legit.ng
