The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kebbi State, once a formidable political force, is caught up in a prolonged season of political silence and structural decline following a wave of high-profile defections to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) .
The party’s dwindling influence became more evident following the defection of its three serving senators—Adamu Aliero (Kebbi Central), Yahaya Abdullahi (Kebbi North), and Garba Maidoki (Kebbi South)—to the APC in 2025. Their departure left the PDP without Senate representation from Kebbi, an outcome analysts described as a “structural earthquake” that reshaped the state’s political landscape .
At the federal level, the party’s presence has since narrowed to Ibrahim Bello Mohammed, who represents Birnin Kebbi/Kalgo/Bunza Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives .
The party’s challenges deepened in December 2025 when over 1,500 members from the Zuru Emirate defected to the APC, citing the performance of the APC-led administration in infrastructure, security, and development projects. In September 2025, hundreds more from Yauri, Shanga, and Ngaski local government areas also joined the APC .
The defection wave extended to the PDP’s women wing. In February 2026, former National Women Leader Mariya Waziri defected to the APC alongside other executives, citing confidence in the administration’s developmental efforts .
Despite the setbacks, state chairman Alhaji Usman Bello maintains the party remains united across Kebbi’s 21 LGAs. State Publicity Secretary Sani Dododo admitted the party was navigating a difficult phase but insisted rebuilding efforts were underway .
Meanwhile, former Attorney General Abubakar Malami, now gubernatorial aspirant of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), is viewed as the only strong opposition figure, though his bid has been slowed by EFCC investigations .
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