The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kebbi State is facing a major political setback as three of its prominent lawmakers, considered key powerbrokers within the party, officially defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

The development follows last week’s stakeholders’ meeting in Birnin Kebbi, where Governor Nasir Idris hinted that the senators would soon be joining the APC.

While many of their supporters had already defected during the governor’s local government tour last year, the senators remained silent until now.

Their defection comes at a critical time for the PDP, as the party prepares for its National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting scheduled for May 27, 2025.