Taraba State’s political atmosphere erupted on Sunday after the Speaker of the House of Assembly and 13 other lawmakers announced their departure from the ruling PDP to join the opposition APC.
Their defection, which was confirmed shortly after a closed-door meeting in Jalingo, marks a major setback for the PDP and a major boost for the APC ahead of Governor Agbu Kefas’ widely rumoured plan to switch camps.
Insiders say the lawmakers have been engaged in weeks of internal disagreements with party leadership, culminating in their decision to cross over to the APC. The development has raised concerns about the PDP’s stability as the state heads toward a heated political season.
The APC is expected to formally welcome the lawmakers at an upcoming rally, while the PDP leadership is preparing an official response.
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