The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has suffered yet another setback in the House of Representatives following the defection of Aliyu Misau, member representing Misau/Dambam Federal Constituency of Bauchi State, to the Allied Peoples Movement (APM).
Misau’s defection, announced in a letter to Speaker Tajudeen Abbas and read during plenary on Wednesday, comes just days after four other Bauchi lawmakers elected on the PDP platform also dumped the party for the APM.
Citing the PDP’s prolonged leadership crisis, Misau said the situation had made it impossible for him to continue representing his constituents effectively.
“The leadership crisis in the PDP has made it impossible for me to continue to represent my people and contribute to the development of the constituency,” his letter partly read.
The move is widely seen as part of a broader political realignment in Bauchi State, following Governor Bala Mohammed’s recent defection to the APM.
Since then, several political office holders and party loyalists have either joined the APM or signaled their intention to do so.
Observers note that the defections further weaken the PDP’s numerical strength in the House and highlight the party’s struggle with internal divisions.
For months, the PDP has been embroiled in disputes over leadership, party structures, and preparations for future elections, fueling a wave of exits across states.
With Misau’s departure, the APM continues to consolidate its influence in Bauchi, buoyed by the influx of key political figures and elected representatives.
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