Fifteen lawmakers of the Adamawa State House of Assembly have resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
The Speaker of the House, Bathiya Wesley, announced the lawmakers’ defection during Wednesday’s plenary session.
Wesley stated that he and his deputy, Buba Jijiwa, have also left the ruling party in the state.
The defecting lawmakers cited the “lingering crisis” in the PDP as the reason for their departure.
“All the letters contained the same message. The PDP members cited the crisis at the national level of the party as the main reason for their decision to quit,” Wesley said.
“They commended the PDP for giving them the opportunity to contest and win elections on the platform of the party.”
The lawmakers who resigned include Kefas Calvin, Bulus Geoffrey, Haruna Jilantikiri, Kefas Emmanuel, Ahmed Belel, Moses Zah, Kate Mamuno, Pwamwakeno Mackondo, Adun Alaba, Bulus Kantom, Musa Kallamu, and Japhet Hammanjabu.
Abubakar Abdullahi, who represents Girei state constituency, resigned from the PDP on Tuesday.
TheCable understands that the lawmakers have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), although they are yet to make a formal announcement.
Governor Ahmadu Fintiri is also reportedly finalising plans to join the ruling APC.
On Saturday, Fintiri hosted leaders of the APC in the state to an iftar (breaking of the Ramadan fast) at the Government House in Yola, the capital of Adamawa.
The governor said the gathering would enhance dialogue, foster closer cooperation, and reaffirm a shared commitment to peace, stability, and sustainable development in Adamawa State.