The rank of the APC in the Senate swelled on Wednesday with the defection of 11 Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, senators to the All Progressives Congress, APC.
Among the senators that defected are Bukola Saraki, Mohammed Ndume, Danjuma Goje and Abdullahi Adamu.
The senators communicated their decision to decamp to the APC in a letter addressed to the Senate President, David Mark. There are reports that some more senators could decamp in the coming weeks.
The PDP still appears to have the majority in the Senate despite the defections, although official figures are yet to be announced.
The gale of defection had hit the House of Representatives last December when 37 PDP members of the chamber defected to the APC.
Five PDP governors had earlier moved to the opposition party on November 26.
The governors are Chibuike Amaechi (Rivers), Aliyu Wamakko (Sokoto), Rabi’u Kwankwaso (Kano), Murtala Nyako (Adamawa) and Abdulfatah Ahmed (Kwara).
Mr. Saraki had told journalists at the weekend that more PDP senators would decamp upon resumption of the upper legislative chamber this week. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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Their action good for democracy if they have done that in the interest of the poor masses.
ReplyDeleteBut of a truth they decamp because of what they stand to gain not the masses.
Nigerians cannot be fooled anymore we know your plans.
they will soon come back like their folk in the comming months
What do you expect when GEJ and his thieving cohorts have selfishly converted the country into their private estate. Of the 121 billion naira captured in 2014 budget for ex militants to be handed over to Kinsley Kuku how much will actually be used for the intended purpose?
DeleteHmmmmmm i pity this country
ReplyDeleteAny defector must not be voted for because it is clear that they are doing it for selfish reasons
ReplyDeleteOld wine in a new carton.
ReplyDeleteLet God have His way.
ReplyDeleteBabylon Movement
ReplyDeleteKudos to them, it takes a lot of courage to do what they are doing. I believe God is working out His purpose to save the suffering masses, He works in mysterious ways. He uses the foolish and stupid things of this world to perform His wonders.
ReplyDeleteAPC have spoiled their game, by allowing these same pple. I weep for them
ReplyDeleteAPC have spoiled their game by allowing the same set of people into their party. I weep for them.
ReplyDeleteAPC have spoiled their game, by allowing these same pple. I weep for them
ReplyDeleteTHERE IS NO WAY TO WHERE THEY ARE GOING. APC IS NEVER A GOOD SUBSTITUTE TO PDP. I DO NOT SEE ANY CHARACTER IN APC. APC SHOULD TELL THE ELECTORATES WHETHER IT'S THE PARTY OR THE PEOPLE BEHIND PARTY THEY ARE FIGHTING. IF PRESIDENT GOODLUCK SHOULD JOIN APC TOMORROW THESE APC NONSENSE WILL STOP AND YOU WILL SEE THEM SINGING HIS PRAISES. PLEASE NIGERIANS LOOK WELL WHO YOU ARE FOLLOWING COME 2015.
ReplyDeleteDemocracy is working in 9ja while some are jittering; PDP have nothing to scare about if they had done the right things at the right time.
ReplyDeleteWe can't continue living in bondage; we must be saved from oppressed PDP. Good job APC.
They are all power thirsty, they shall live with their thirst
ReplyDeleteTheir defection is good for democracy, someone will now get a chance to contest on the vacuum they created. And PDP should not worry as they have done no good to Nigeria and their supporters!
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