Four members of Nigeria’s House of Representatives have defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), further bolstering the ruling party’s dominance in the federal legislature. The defections, confirmed in letters submitted and read on the floor of the House, underscore a continuing trend of political realignment ahead of the 2027 general elections, a shift that critics warn could weaken opposition influence in Nigeria’s political system.
The lawmakers who switched allegiance cited internal crises within the PDP and ideological alignment with the APC as key reasons for their decisions. Their moves reflect broader patterns seen throughout 2025, where several legislators have crossed party lines, including senators and other federal lawmakers, consolidating the APC’s numerical advantage in the National Assembly.
Political analysts say such defections may have significant implications for legislative oversight and balance of power, especially as the APC continues to pursue its agenda on key national issues. Opposition figures have expressed concern that sustained defections could erode effective checks on executive authority and diminish multi‑party competition at the national level.
