NGTwo members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Nasarawa State, Nigeria, have defected to the opposition Social Democratic Party (SDP) following allegations of unfair treatment during the APC's internal primary elections. The defections were announced by the Speaker of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Dr Danladi Jatau, who read letters from the lawmakers—Mohammed Omadefu and Jacob Kudu—who claimed they were mistreated during the process. In a separate development, the House approved the second reading of a bill aimed at amending the Nasarawa State Education Trust Fund Law, which supporters argue would boost revenue, employment, and educational standards. However, the Deputy Speaker, Alhaji Mohammed Oyanki, urged addressing a leadership crisis within the trust fund before proceeding with amendments, suggesting collaboration between the legislative and executive branches.
Bias read (Center): The article presents the defection of APC lawmakers to SDP as a factual event, without overtly criticizing either party. While the issue of primary election fairness is politically sensitive, the framing remains balanced, citing both the lawmakers' grievances and the Speaker's acknowledgment of the
