Two serving senators from Taraba State have formally defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), signalling an early realignment of political forces ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The lawmakers are Senator Haruna Manu, who represents Taraba Central, and Senator Shuaibu Lau, representing Taraba North. Their defection was confirmed on Tuesday, February 3.
The exit of the two influential northern senators is widely seen as a significant blow to the PDP, which has been grappling with internal divisions and high-profile defections in recent months.
Although the senators are yet to issue detailed personal statements, party insiders said their decision was influenced by the need to align with what they described as a more viable political platform ahead of the next election cycle.
As of the time of filing this report, the PDP had not released an official reaction to the defection of the two Taraba lawmakers.
The defections add to the growing list of opposition lawmakers switching allegiance as political actors across the country begin early positioning for the next general elections.
