The member representing Bindawa/Mani Federal Constituency of Katsina State in the House of Representatives, Ahmed Yusuf Doro, has defected from the All Progressives Congress, APC, to the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.
The defection was announced during Thursday’s plenary after the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, read Doro’s letter notifying the House of his decision.
In the letter, dated July 18, 2026, the lawmaker said his decision followed extensive consultations with his constituents and careful consideration of what he described as the best path to strengthen service delivery and representation.
According to him, the move would enable him to better represent the interests of the people of Bindawa/Mani Federal Constituency while remaining committed to his legislative responsibilities in the 10th House of Representatives.
Doro also expressed appreciation to the leadership and members of the APC for their support during his time in the party.
He reaffirmed his commitment to providing effective representation and pursuing sustainable development for his constituency under his new political platform.
The lawmaker’s defection takes effect from July 18, 2026, in accordance with the notification submitted to the Speaker.
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