Rep. Yusuf Galambi, a member of the House of Representatives representing Gwaram Federal Constituency of Jigawa State, has officially defected from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) due to internal party crises.
Key Highlights:
🔹 Defection Announced in Plenary – House Speaker Tajudeen Abbas read Galambi’s defection letter during Thursday’s plenary session in Abuja.
🔹 NNPP’s Internal Crisis – Galambi cited ongoing leadership struggles and instability within the NNPP as the primary reason for leaving.
🔹 Wave of Defections to APC – Several lawmakers, including Rep. Amos Magaji (Kaduna, PDP) and Rep. Salisu Koko (Kebbi, PDP), have also recently joined the ruling party.
🔹 APC Strengthens Majority – With more lawmakers switching allegiance, APC continues to expand its control in Nigeria’s legislative chambers.
Political Implications
Galambi’s defection signals further weakening of the NNPP and a potential realignment of political forces ahead of future elections. It also reinforces APC’s dominance in the National Assembly as opposition parties struggle with internal challenges.