Two APC lawmakers defect to SDP over primary election outcome in Nasarawa

Author: Akinbayo WahabPublished on: July 14, 2026Country: Nigeria

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The Speaker of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Dr Danladi Jatau, announced the defection of two APC lawmakers, Mohammed Omadefu (Keana) and Jacob Kudu (Nasarawa Eggon East), to the SDP. They cited ill-treatment during the APC primaries. Additionally, the House passed for second reading a bill to amend the Nasarawa State Education Trust Fund Law.

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