Categories: News

Why politicians are leaving PDP for APC — Ex-lawmaker

Former House of Representatives member, Dachung Bagos, says the recent movement of politicians from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to other parties — especially the All Progressives Congress (APC) — is happening because the PDP has failed to provide direction.

Bagos spoke on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief after announcing his own defection to the APC.

He explained that the defections are not driven by personal ambition, but by the search for a platform that can better represent citizens and tackle governance challenges.

According to him, the crisis in the PDP has become “irre redeemable,” forcing many leaders to seek alternatives that align with their political beliefs.

Bagos, who represented Jos South/Jos East Federal Constituency between 2019 and November 2023, joined the APC on January 4, 2026, alongside several allies of Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang — who also recently left the PDP for the ruling party.

He added that his decision was influenced by the APC’s policy direction, noting that issues like state police and local government autonomy being championed by President Bola Tinubu could strengthen governance at the grassroots.

Bagos said the ultimate goal is to open political space for ordinary citizens and encourage young people to participate in leadership.

LUKMAN ABDULMALIK

Recent Posts

‘It’ll guarantee access to essential medicines’: Senate raises Basic Health Care Fund to 2%

The Senate on Thursday approved the increased funding for Nigeria’s Basic Health Care Provision Fund…

8 hours ago

16 UNILORIN graduates set new record, bag first class in Law School

No fewer than 16 law graduates of the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) made first class…

8 hours ago

Dangote Refinery exports 1.1bn litres of jet fuel to Europe, covers 95% of Nigeria’s supply — AON

The Airlines Operators of Nigeria (AON) has described the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals as…

9 hours ago

Kogi fraud trial: Witness reveals how billions were converted to dollars for Bello associate

A Bureau de Change operator on Thursday narrated before a federal high court in Abuja…

9 hours ago

Davido’s father donates N500m to Odun security trust fund

Long before his son Davido became one of Africa's biggest music exports, Dr Deji Adeleke…

10 hours ago

Tinubu holds closed-door meeting with APC govs at Aso Rock

President Bola Tinubu is meeting with All Progressives Congress governors at the Aso Rock Presidential…

10 hours ago

This website uses cookies.