The Senate on Monday formally confirmed the defection of three Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) senators from Kebbi State to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), solidifying the APC’s control of the upper legislative chamber.
The defectors are Senator Adamu Aliero (Kebbi Central), Senator Yahaya Abdullahi (Kebbi North), and Senator Garba Maidoki (Kebbi South). Their defection was officially announced on the Senate floor, in the presence of top APC leaders, including the party’s National Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, and Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris.
Their decision follows a closed-door meeting with President Bola Tinubu on May 9, 2025, during which the move to the APC was reportedly concluded.
With the latest defections, the APC now commands 68 seats in the 10th Senate, reinforcing its majority status. The current composition of the 109-member Senate is now as follows: APC – 68, PDP – 30, Labour Party – 5, SDP – 2, NNPP – 1, and APGA – 1.
The defections represent a significant political shift in Kebbi State, further consolidating the APC’s influence in the region and within the National Assembly.
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