The ruling All Progressives Congress suffered fresh defections in the House of Representatives on Wednesday as three lawmakers formally announced their departure from the party, signalling growing political realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The defections came shortly after the National Assembly resumed plenary following the Sallah recess, amid ongoing consultations and coalition talks among political actors across the country.

The member representing Jama’are/Itas-Gadau Federal Constituency of Bauchi State, Rabilu Bala, announced his defection from the APC to the Peoples Redemption Party.

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, read Bala’s letter on the floor of the chamber, in which the lawmaker attributed his decision to persistent internal disagreements within the APC and the need to pursue a platform better suited to serving his constituents.

According to the letter, Bala said his decision followed consultations with political stakeholders in his constituency and was influenced by concerns over developments within the APC at both state and national levels.

Similarly, Abubakar Zango, who represents Yola North/Yola South/Girei Federal Constituency of Adamawa State, resigned from the APC and defected to the African Democratic Congress.

Zango said his decision was guided by his conscience and what he described as the broader national interest. He also assured constituents that his commitment to effective representation would remain unchanged.

In another development, the member representing Dukku/Nafada Federal Constituency of Gombe State, Abdullahi, also defected from the APC to the ADC.

The defections add to a growing wave of political movements across party lines as politicians position themselves ahead of the 2027 elections.

Political observers believe the latest developments may indicate further defections in the coming months as emerging political blocs continue to gain momentum.

While some lawmakers have cited internal party crises as reasons for leaving, others are believed to be aligning with new alliances expected to shape the political landscape before the next general election.

Although the APC still maintains majority control in the National Assembly, recent defections have highlighted tensions within some state chapters of the party, particularly over issues of internal democracy, leadership structure, and succession plans.

The PRP, one of Nigeria’s oldest political parties, has recently sought to rebuild its influence in parts of northern Nigeria, while the ADC has increasingly attracted politicians searching for alternatives to the country’s dominant political parties.

The APC leadership, however, has continued to dismiss concerns over the defections, insisting that the party remains united and politically strong despite isolated departures.