Fifteen members of the Adamawa State House of Assembly have resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party, creating fresh political uncertainty in the northeastern Nigerian state.
The lawmakers, among them the Speaker of the House, Bathiya Wesley, announced their resignation during plenary. The declaration was made openly on the floor of the Assembly, signalling a coordinated exit from the party.
Adamawa State, located in northeastern Nigeria, operates a 25-member House of Assembly made up of representatives from the Peoples Democratic Party, the All Progressives Congress, and the Labour Party. The departure of 15 members from the PDP could significantly affect the political configuration of the legislature.
While the lawmakers did not immediately state their next political destination, there are strong indications that they may move to the All Progressives Congress, which currently governs Nigeria at the federal level.
The situation has generated additional attention because of reports that the Governor of Adamawa State, Ahmadu Fintiri, may also be considering leaving the Peoples Democratic Party. Although there has been no official confirmation from the governor, such a development would deepen the political shift in the state.
The mass resignation highlights ongoing realignments within Nigeria’s political landscape, where party defections often occur ahead of key political contests or amid internal disagreements. Changes of this scale can influence legislative leadership, voting patterns, and relations between the executive and legislative branches of government.
More details are expected as political actors clarify their positions and confirm their next steps.