TWO TARABA SENATORS DEFECT TO APC INCREASING PARTY’S TOTAL NUMBER OF SEATS TO 81
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Haruna Manu and Shuaibu Lau, two senators from Taraba State, have left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and joined the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Senate President Godswill Akpabio read their letters of defection during a plenary session on Wednesday.
In his letter, Manu, the senator representing Taraba Central, stated that he had withdrawn his membership from the PDP following consultation with his constituents.
“I write with due respect to formally notify the senate of my decision to withdraw my membership from the PDP and to align myself with the All Progressives Congress (APC),” Manu said.
“The decision follows deep reflection, extensive consultation with my constituents, political associates, and key stakeholders, as well as a careful assessment of the prevailing political realities and the developmental aspirations of the people I represent.”
Manu said that joining the APC would work better for his people and the country as a whole.
“I have become convinced that my continuous service to my constituents and my contributions to the legislative and developmental agenda of our nation will be better advanced on the platform of the APC,” he said.
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In a separate letter, Lau, senator representing Taraba north, blamed the internal crisis within the PDP for his defection.
“I hereby express my intention to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and to join the APC,” Lau said.
“I have become increasingly concerned about my current party’s direction and internal issues.
“I believe the All Progressives Congress aligns more closely with my values and vision. Please accept this letter as formal notification of my defection to the APC.”
Following the defections, the APC now holds 81 seats in the senate, PDP has 21 seats, while the Labour Party has two.
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) have two seats each, while the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has one seat.
Two seats remain vacant following the deaths of Godiya Akwashiki, senator representing Nasarawa North, and Okey Ezea, senator representing Enugu North.
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