Abdullahi Randa, the last remaining member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Sokoto State House of Assembly, has officially defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Randa, who represents Tureta Constituency, announced his decision in a letter that was read on the floor of the House during Tuesday’s plenary session by Speaker Tukur Bala. He cited the prolonged leadership crisis within the PDP as the primary reason for his departure.
According to Randa, the ongoing disputes within the PDP have significantly weakened the party’s ability to function effectively as an opposition platform in the state. “The lingering disputes have weakened the party’s capacity to function as a credible opposition. I took this decision after careful consideration, as the situation has made the platform no longer viable,” he explained to journalists following the announcement.
Randa’s defection follows a series of similar moves by other members of the Sokoto State House of Assembly. On April 7, seven lawmakers left the PDP for the ADC, while another member defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Those who joined the ADC earlier include Abubakar Magaji, Habibu Modachi, Buhari Haliru, Bashar Jabo, Nasiru Adamu, Awaisu Aliyu, and Atiku Liman. Meanwhile, Muhammad Mas’ud of Shagari Constituency moved to the APC.
With Randa’s exit, the composition of the Sokoto State House of Assembly now includes 22 APC members and eight ADC members, leaving the PDP without any representation. This shift represents a significant realignment in the state’s political landscape, as the PDP has lost its foothold in the legislature. The recent defections highlight the challenges the party faces in maintaining cohesion and relevance within Sokoto State’s political arena.
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