Nigeria, May 9 -- A member of the House of Representatives from Katsina State, Shehu Tafoki, has defected from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) after failing to get a consensus ticket for the 2027 general election.

Mr Tafoki, who represents Kankara/Faskari/Sabuwa, has also purchased the nomination and expression of interest forms of the PDP.

His legislative aide, Ahmad Bawa, confirmed the developments.

Mr Tafoki, who was also a former deputy speaker at the Katsina State Assembly, met with the PDP leader in the state, Yakubu Lado, and presented his forms "for blessing" on Friday.

APC in the state had decided to choose its candidates for the 2027 general elections by consensus.

The party formed ...