In a surprise move, Rep. Isah Ambarura, representing Illela/Gwadabawa Federal Constituency in Sokoto State, has defected from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
Ambarura, who serves as deputy chairman of the House Committee on Rules and Business, announced the switch after “wide and careful consultations.” He believes the new alignment will boost his ability to serve constituents effectively.
Meanwhile, Rep. Jakduwa Kaikuku from Bade/Jakusko Federal Constituency in Yobe State jumped from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the APC.
Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu read both defection notices during Wednesday’s plenary on April 29, 2026.
“My decision on this was informed by circumstances beyond my control within the APC, hence it compelled me to defect respectively,” he said.
Kaikuku attributed his defection to the “unresolved PDP leadership crisis”, describing the APC as a “stronger and equitable” platform.
The parliament has recorded a wave of defections since the beginning of the year, ahead of the 2027 elections.
On Tuesday, Muhammed Jajere, the lawmaker representing Fika/Fune Federal Constituency of Yobe state, moved from PDP to APC.
Last week, four Kano lawmakers - Sani Wakili (Minjibir/Ungogo Federal Constituency), Muktar Zakari (Tarauni Federal Constituency), Umar Datti (Kura/Madobi/Garun Mallam Federal Constituency), and Abdulhakeem Ado (Wudil/Garko Federal Constituency) defected from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) to the ADC.
Thaddeus Attah (Eti-Osa Federal Constituency, Lagos), Usman Zubairu (Birnin Gwari/Giwa Federal Constituency, Kaduna), and Sani Noma (Argungu/Augie Federal Constituency, Kebbi) also left the Labour Party (LP) and the APC for the ADC, respectively.
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