37 members of the new Peoples Democratic Party in the House of Representatives on Wednesday defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) on the floor of the House.
With this development, the APC is now in the majority in the House with 172 members, while the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) hitherto in the majority with 208 members are now in the minority with 171 members.
A letter by the intending defectors was first read by the Speaker, Hon. Aminu Tambuwal to members in the Chamber.
The letter dated 18th December, 2013, with the title: Communication of Change of Political Party,” and addressed to the Speaker, House of Representatives reads:
” We the undersigned members of the House of Representatives elected under the platform of the People’s Democratic Party ( PDP), wish to inform you that we have joined the All Progressives Co gross ( APC).
“This action is as a result of the division/faction in the political party that sponsored our election into the House of Representatives. (See House Resolution No: HR/36/2013, vide votes and proceedings of Tuesday, 17 September, 2013 as attached).
“Furthermore, we write to inform you that following this division, the faction of the PDP, which we belong to, has formally merged with the All Progressives Congress.
“This communication is made pursuant to Section 68(1) (g) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999, for your information, guidance and records, please.”
There were 11 members from Kano, Sokoto (10), Rivers (eight), Kwara (six) and one each from Katsina and Bauchi respectively that defected on Wednesday. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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PDP=APC. APC is willing to take any rotten politician to make up the numbers and money. All looters are welcome to APC no questions asked.
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