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A dramatic political twist unfolding this evening, the Speaker of the Taraba State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. John John Kizito Bonzena, has led all Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) members of the House in a sweeping defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The development, which has sent shockwaves across the state’s political landscape, marks one of the most significant realignments in Taraba’s recent democratic history. The Speaker, accompanied by fellow lawmakers, arrived at the APC Secretariat in Jalingo where they were formally received into the ruling party amid cheers from party supporters and officials.
Sources within the Assembly said the lawmakers reached a unanimous resolution after what insiders described as “weeks of internal consultations and strategic political calculations.” The move effectively strengthens the APC’s grip within the state legislature and signals a major shift ahead of the 2027 political season.
Rt. Hon. Bonzena, speaking moments after receiving his membership card, said the decision was made “in the interest of Taraba State and its people,” noting that the APC provides a “more viable platform” to deliver effective governance. He assured constituents that the Assembly remains committed to stability, development, and collaboration with the executive arm.
APC leaders in the state hailed the mass defection as “a bold, historic moment” that demonstrates growing confidence in the party’s vision and leadership.
Political analysts say today’s development could reshape Taraba’s power dynamics, with ripple effects likely to reverberate across the region in the coming months.
For now, the APC camp is celebrating—and Taraba’s political stage has been dramatically redrawn.
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