Mansur Musa
Mansur Musa, a member of the house of representatives, has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Tajudeen Abbas, speaker of the house, announced Musa’s defection in a letter read on the floor of the lower legislative chamber on Tuesday.
The legislator represents Gwandu/Aleiro/Jega federal constituency of Kebbi state. APC leaders from the state were in the chamber to witness the defection.
Musa said he resolved to dump the PDP over the “deep-seated” internal conflict in the party, which has affected the representation of his constituency.
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The lawmaker said the APC is a “more coherent and stable platform to deliver meaningful representation to the people”.
Abbas declined to recognise a point of order raised by opposition lawmakers, apparently to protest the defection.
Abbas subsequently adjourned plenary after announcing the defection.
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The defection further reduces the number of PDP lawmakers in the house of representatives.
