Nigeria’s main opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has been hit by a wave of high-profile defections, with multiple senators and House of Representatives members resigning and joining the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The defections, affecting lawmakers from Osun, Akwa Ibom, and Edo states, are attributed to internal crises, leadership disputes, and irreconcilable differences within the PDP. As a result, the APC has significantly increased its majority in the National Assembly, edging closer to a two-thirds majority in the Senate. The exodus is seen as a major blow to the PDP’s influence ahead of upcoming elections, particularly in Osun State, where Governor Adeleke’s support base appears weakened. This political realignment signals growing instability within the PDP and could reshape Nigeria’s legislative power dynamics.
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