The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kebbi State faces a critical crisis ahead of 2027, struggling for relevance after losing all three serving senators and thousands of members to the ruling APC. Senators Adamu Aliero, Yahaya Abdullahi, and Garba Maidoki defected in 2025, leaving the PDP without Senate representation. Over 1,500 members from Zuru Emirate and hundreds from Yauri, Shanga, and Ngaski LGAs have also defected, citing APC’s infrastructure and security performance.
Former National Women Leader Mariya Waziri joined APC in February 2026. The party’s structure has been largely silent since ward congresses in September 2025, with no visible mass mobilisation. Former AGF Abubakar Malami (ADC) is currently the only strong opposition figure in the state, though his campaign is constrained by EFCC investigations. PDP officials insist rebuilding is ongoing, but analysts warn the party must act fast to regain visibility.
Key Points:
The mass defections have severely weakened PDP’s opposition capacity in Kebbi.
Loss of all three senators and thousands of members leaves structural void.
PDP faces existential crisis, while APC consolidates dominance.
This signals the ruling party’s growing grip on previously competitive states.
The timing, ahead of 2027, gives APC significant advantage.
PDP in limbo in Kebbi after losing all senators, thousands to APC, as opposition struggles for relevance ahead of 2027 elections.
Sources: Daily Post Nigeria, Kebbi PDP, APC