Senator Samaila Dahuwa Kaila has dumped the Peoples Democratic Party for the All Progressives Congress, citing internal crisis.
His defection reduces PDP senators to twenty-seven while strengthening APC’s dominance in the chamber.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has lost another member in the Senate following the defection of Senator Samaila Dahuwa Kaila, who represents Bauchi North, to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
With his exit, the PDP’s strength in the Red Chamber has dropped from 28 to 27, while the APC now holds 74 seats. The Labour Party has four, the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) two, the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) one, and the Social Democratic Party (SDP) one.
Kaila announced his defection in a letter addressed to Senate President Godswill Akpabio and read during Tuesday’s plenary. He cited persistent internal crises in the PDP as the main reason for leaving the party, saying the situation had limited his ability to serve his constituents effectively.
“The Peoples Democratic Party has gravely constrained my ability to discharge my constitutional responsibilities effectively and in good conscience,” he said.
The Bauchi senator explained that his decision to join the APC was driven by his belief in President Bola Tinubu’s ongoing reforms, which he described as “bold and transformative.”
He expressed confidence in the administration’s efforts to restore economic stability and promote good governance, saying Tinubu’s leadership represents the kind of decisive action Nigeria needs to progress.
“I have chosen to join the APC and lend my full commitment to the reforms of President Tinubu aimed at repositioning our nation for sustainable growth,” he added.
