Date: May 10, 2025
By: ASTRO TV News Desk
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Kebbi State is currently witnessing high-stakes political maneuvering as three prominent senators elected under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are reportedly making moves to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Sources confirm that Senators Adamu Aliero (Kebbi Central), Yahaya Abdullahi (Kebbi North), and Garba Maidola (Kebbi South) recently held a private meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The visit has sparked widespread speculation about their impending defection.
The Backstory
Senator Adamu Aliero, a seasoned politician and former governor of Kebbi State, left the APC in 2023 after internal disputes and failing to secure the party’s senatorial ticket. He joined the PDP, where he secured victory at the polls.
Recent developments, however, suggest he may be returning to his former party. Aliero’s close associates, including his brother Abba Aliero, have been seen holding strategic meetings with APC leaders and Governor Nasir Idris, pointing to a political realignment.
PDP Denies Any Rift
The Kebbi State PDP leadership has swiftly responded, dismissing the reports as mere rumors. They insist the party remains united and has not received any defection notices.
> “There is no crisis in the PDP. Any talk of defection is baseless. Our senators remain committed to the ideals of our party,” said a party spokesperson.
Constitutional Hurdles
Legally, Nigerian lawmakers can only defect from their parties without losing their seats if there is a division within the party. The PDP maintains there is no such crisis, hinting at possible legal battles should the defections be formalized.
Political Stakes High
If these defections come to pass, the PDP could suffer a major setback in Kebbi, a state considered vital for its northern influence. The APC, on the other hand, would gain substantial momentum heading into the 2027 elections.
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