The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has experienced another wave of defection in the House of Representatives as two federal lawmakers formally announced their resignation from the party. This development highlights the growing political realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The resignations came less than 24 hours after the resumption of plenary at the National Assembly following the Sallah recess. During this period, several political actors across the country have initiated coalition talks, consultations, and strategic repositioning in preparation for the 2027 elections.
Rabilu Bala, the lawmaker representing Jama'are/Itas-Gadau Federal Constituency of Bauchi State, defected from the APC to the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) during the plenary on Wednesday, June 3. Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, read Bala's defection letter on the floor of the House. The lawmaker attributed his decision to continuous internal disagreements within the ruling party and the need to pursue his political ambition elsewhere in the interest of his constituents.
This move underscores the ongoing political shifts as parties realign ahead of the next general elections.
