The Minority Leader of the Kaduna State House of Assembly and several other lawmakers have officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Their decision was announced during a plenary session on Thursday, where the lawmakers cited leadership challenges and a desire for better alignment with the ruling party’s vision for development in the state.

According to sources within the Assembly, the defection marks a major political shift, strengthening the APC’s majority and further weakening the opposition’s influence in legislative affairs. The lawmakers were warmly received by the Speaker, who described their move as a step toward unity and progress for Kaduna State.

Political observers believe the mass defection could significantly impact the state’s political landscape ahead of future elections. It also signals growing confidence in the APC’s governance approach under Governor Uba Sani’s leadership, which has focused on security, infrastructure, and economic reforms.