Two senators from Taraba state have defected from the Peoples Democratic Celebration (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The defection letters of the 2 senators, Haruna Manu and Shuaibu Lau, have been learn on Wednesday throughout plenary by Senate President Godswill Akpabio.
Senator Manu representing Taraba central, mentioned he had withdrawn his membership from the PDP.
“I write with due respect to formally notify the senate of my choice to withdraw my membership from the PDP and to align myself with the All Progressives Congress (APC).
“The choice follows deep reflection, in depth session with my constituents, political associates, and key stakeholders, in addition to a cautious evaluation of the prevailing political realities and the developmental aspirations of the individuals I symbolize.
“I’ve turn into satisfied that my steady service to my constituents and my contributions to the legislative and developmental agenda of our nation will likely be higher superior on the platform of the APC,” he mentioned.
In his letter, Senator Lau, senator representing Taraba north, cited considerations in regards to the path of the PDP.
“I’ve turn into more and more involved about my present occasion’s path and inside points. I consider the All Progressives Congress aligns extra carefully with my values and imaginative and prescient. Please settle for this letter as formal notification of my defection to the APC,” Lau acknowledged.