The lawmaker representing Aliero/Gwandu/Jega Federal Constituency of Kebbi State, Hon. Mansur Musa, has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), marking another high-profile exit from the embattled opposition party.
His defection was announced on Tuesday during plenary, after Speaker Tajudeen Abbas read Musa’s formal notification letter on the floor of the House of Representatives.
In explaining his decision, Musa delivered a scathing assessment of the PDP, saying the party had descended into “deep-seated internal fractures, persistent conflicts and unresolved crises” that rendered it incapable of offering credible leadership.
“In recent months, the PDP has been overwhelmed by deep-seated internal fractures… that have eroded unity, weakened organisational discipline and made it impossible for the party to provide credible leadership,” he wrote.
He said the prolonged turmoil within the party created a political environment that undermined his mandate and the expectations of his constituents.
“These divisions have created an environment incompatible with my mandate and the expectations of the good people of my constituency,” he added.
Musa noted that his decision followed wide consultations with grassroots leaders, political stakeholders and personal contemplation.
“After prayerful reflection and following extensive consultation with my constituency, community leaders and political stakeholders, it became clear that remaining within a platform engulfed in such an unending crisis will compromise the effective representation that Almighty God has entrusted,” he stated.
The lawmaker argued that the APC provides a more stable and disciplined platform capable of advancing development in his constituency.
“The APC offers a more coherent and disciplined platform, one that aligns better with the aspirations of our constituency and provides the stability required for meaningful governance,” Musa said.
He added that his defection was “an act of responsibility — rooted in principle, standing by faith and anchored by the overriding need to serve my people without incompetence.”
Musa urged the House to update its records to reflect his new party affiliation and prayed for divine guidance in national service.
“I kindly request that this honourable House take note of this development and update the records accordingly. May Almighty Allah guide all our decisions and strengthen our resolve to serve the nation faithfully,” he wrote.
Following the announcement, Musa received a warm welcome from APC lawmakers and the House leadership.
His exit adds to a growing wave of defections rocking the PDP amid rising tensions, deepening factional battles, and the emergence of rival camps loyal to figures such as Nyesom Wike and Tanimu Turaki.
