The lawmaker representing Plateau North in the National Assembly, Senator Pam Dachungyang, has also defected from the Action Democratic Party, ADP, to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC.
While presenting his letter of defection to the Senate during plenary on Thursday, Dachungyang who was the
only ADP senator in the Red Chamber, cited irreconcilable differences within the ADP for his decision to defect to the APC.
Before now, there were speculations that Dachungyang would defect to the APC and the senator’s decision has finally put an end to the speculations.
In the letter titled, ‘Notice of Defection from the Action Democratic Party, which was read on the floor of the upper chamber by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Dachungyang said his decision followed extensive consultations with stakeholders in his senatorial district, including his constituents and political associates.
He stated that his defection was also informed by the need to align with a political platform that best reflects his commitment to good governance, inclusive development and the overall interests of the people of his senatorial district.
“My defection is also necessitated by irreconcilable differences and persistent internal wrangling within the Action Democratic Party,” the letter said.
Continuing, the senator said unresolved issues in the ADP had hindered his performance and ability to effectively contribute to the party’s ideals and deliver quality representation to his constituents.
“I am confident that the All Progressives Congress provides a more stable, more progressive platform through which I can continue to serve my constituency and the nation with renewed focus and dedication.
“Kindly accept this letter as my formal notification, in line with the provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and please accept me into the fold of the APC and also accept the assurances of my highest regard,” he added.