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PDP loses sole lawmaker in Sokoto Assembly as Randa joins ADC
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has lost its only remaining member in the Sokoto State House of Assembly after Abdullahi Randa, who represents Tureta Constituency, defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
Randa’s defection was announced during Tuesday’s plenary session after Speaker Tukur Bala read a letter informing the House of his decision.
After the announcement, Randa explained that he left the PDP because of the prolonged leadership crisis within the party, which he said influenced his move to join the ADC.
“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 told journalists.
His exit comes days after several PDP lawmakers resigned from the party.
On April 7, seven PDP members defected to the ADC, while one joined the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
Those who joined the ADC include Abubakar Magaji, Habibu Modachi, Buhari Haliru, Bashar Jabo, Nasiru Adamu, Awaisu Aliyu and Atiku Liman.
Muhammad Mas’ud, representing Shagari Constituency, defected to the APC.
The development leaves the Assembly with 22 APC members and eight ADC members, while the PDP now has no representation. (NAN)
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