There was tension in the Adamawa political circles on Monday over an alleged plan by the state House of Assembly to declare vacant the seat of a member who defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC).
Ayuba Joseph Kwada, who represents Michika constituency in the state House of Assembly, had at the weekend announced switching of membership from PDP to APC, saying the PDP had long been sidelining him in activities and decisions that should involve him or require his input.His defection from the PDP allegedly caused panic within the House leadership and in the state government, as the PDP with Ayuba had only a slight majority of 14 to 11, meaning that the ratio is now 13 PDP members to 12 APC members in the House.
"Jonathan’s Defection To APC Underway" –Supporters
Supporters of former President Goodluck Johnathan have said plans are underway for him to officially defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2023 general elections.
The supporters who are members of the Citizens Network for Peace and Development in Nigeria (CNPDN) told newsmen in Abuja that Jonathan would run for the election.
The group’s convener, Okeke Raphael, said the APC may not win the 2023 general elections if it refuses to field Jonathan.