Speaker of Adamawa State House of Assembly, Bathiya Wesley, has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) alongside 13 other lawmakers.

During Wednesday’s plenary session, the clerk of the House, Umar Usman Hamid, read the order of proceeding of the day, after which the Speaker Bathiya Wesley informed the lawmakers of his resignation.

Those who also resigned are the Deputy Speaker, Mohammed Buba Jidjiwa (Jada- Mbulo), Kefas Calvin (Toungo), Bulus Geoffrey (Leko – Koma) and Haruna Jilantikiri (Madagali).

Others are Kefas Emmanuel, (Song), Ahmed Jingi Belel (Maiha), Hon. Moses Yerima Zah (Michika), Hon. Kate Raymond Mamuno (Demsa), Pwamwakeno Mackondo (Numan), Adun John Alaba(Uba -Gaya), Bulus Kantom (Shelleng) as well as Hon. Musa Mahmud Kallamu (Mayo Belwa), Japhet Hammanjabu (Verre).

However, the member representing Lamurde state constituency, Hon.Bauna Myandiasa (PDP) was conspicuously absent during the session.

Speaking to journalists on the development, chairman house committee on information, Mahmud Kallamu, said that the signatories are making consultation with their people which will determine the political platform they may join soon.

Kallamu stated that they will follow whichever direction Governor Fintiri chooses to take.

Also reacting to the move, Mohammed Abdullahi, Public relations officer of the All Progressives Party (APC) in the state, said what is happening in the political arena is explaining that President Bola Tinubu’s government is attracting all, including the opposition. (Daily Trust)

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