The Senator representing Cross River North senatorial district, Agom Jarigbe has dumped the Peoples Democratic Celebration (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Jarigbe introduced his resignation from the PDP on Wednesday evening after being led by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, to satisfy with President Bola Tinubu on the Presidential Villa.
The lawmaker, was led to the president alongside Senator Kaila Samaila (Bauchi North) who additionally joined the ruling celebration.
Talking shortly after the assembly with Tinubu, the Senate President acknowledged that the lawmaker had determined to affix the APC to solidify his patriotism for the nation.
In line with Akpabio, the 2 senators who lately joined the APC are President Tinubu’s offspring since he’s recognized to be the daddy of the nation.
He additional famous that regardless of profitable their numerous seats on completely different political platforms, the lawmakers determined to affix the ruling celebration to assist the reforms and initiatives adopted by the president.
“They (Jarigbe and Samaila) are Mr President’s youngsters, and they’re his supporters. The president is the daddy of the nation and the daddy of all political events.
“However curiously, they joined the senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on completely different political platforms, however because of Mr President’s insurance policies which have turned issues round economically and notably when it comes to income era for the nation, they discovered it expedient to come back and be a part of to construct Nigeria.
“There’s nothing however patriotism. They aren’t during which political celebration is in energy, however they’re fascinated with who can run Nigeria, who can enhance Nigeria, and who can put meals on the tables of Nigerians,” the Senate President acknowledged.
Additionally addressing journalists on the explanation for his defection, Jarigbe stated he joined the APC to assist President Tinubu ship good governance to Nigerians.
“As a result of the president is admittedly doing effectively, and I need to are available and assist him in delivering the dividends of democracy to our folks,” Jarigbe stated.