In a major political shift, Hon. Muhammad Jamilu Katsina, the Member Representing Faskari/Kankara/Sabuwa Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
The announcement, which sent ripples through the political landscape of Katsina State, marks a significant boost for the ADC, especially as the party continues to gain momentum ahead of the 2027 general elections. Jamilu Katsina’s move is said to be part of a larger coalition strategy aimed at consolidating opposition forces under the ADC umbrella in northern Nigeria.
Sources close to the lawmaker cited disenchantment with the PDP’s internal crises, lack of grassroots mobilization, and failure to deliver on promises to his constituency as key reasons for his defection. The shift is also seen as aligning with a growing movement of young political leaders seeking alternative platforms with clearer ideological direction and greater commitment to development.
“The PDP has lost touch with the reality on ground,” Hon. Katsina was quoted as saying during a closed-door meeting with supporters shortly before his formal declaration. “I’m joining the ADC to align with a party that puts people first and offers a better future for the masses.”
The African Democratic Congress, in a swift response, welcomed Hon. Katsina into its fold, hailing his decision as courageous and timely. The party’s leadership described the move as a strategic gain that reflects the growing credibility of the ADC as a viable alternative to the dominant parties.
Grassroots reactions across Faskari, Kankara, and Sabuwa were largely positive, with many residents expressing hope that the switch will bring renewed focus to pressing local issues such as insecurity, unemployment, and underdevelopment that have long plagued the constituency.
The defection also fuels speculation about a wider regional realignment as more lawmakers and political stakeholders across the North-West zone are reportedly in talks to join the ADC in the coming weeks.
With the 2027 political calendar gradually taking shape, Hon. Jamilu Katsina’s move may be the beginning of a new wave of political recalibration, especially in key battleground states like Katsina.
More details are expected to emerge in the coming days as ADC gears up to formally unveil its expanding coalition and new strategic direction.