Fifteen lawmakers of the Adamawa State House of Assembly have resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing ongoing internal crises at the national level of the party.
The announcement was made on Wednesday during plenary by Speaker Bathiya Wesley, who also disclosed that he and his deputy, Buba Jijiwa, have quit the PDP.
“All the resignation letters conveyed the same message,” Wesley said. “The lawmakers pointed to the prolonged crisis at the national level of the PDP as the main reason for their decision. They also expressed gratitude to the party for the opportunity to contest and win elections on its platform.”
The departing lawmakers 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.
Separately, Abubakar Abdullahi, representing Girei State Constituency, resigned from the PDP on Tuesday.
Reports indicate that the lawmakers are set to join the All Progressives Congress (APC), though a formal announcement is yet to be made.
Governor Ahmadu Fintiri is also reportedly finalising plans to move to the APC. Last Saturday, he hosted APC leaders at an iftar ceremony (breaking of the Ramadan fast) at the Government House, Yola, describing the gathering as an opportunity to strengthen dialogue, foster cooperation, and reaffirm a shared commitment to peace, stability, and sustainable development in Adamawa State. (Guardian)
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