Three Senators Dump PDP for APC, Ruling Party Strengthens Senate Majority

Godswill Akpabio announced during plenary that three senators have defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), further strengthening the ruling party’s majority in the Senate.

The lawmakers are Amos Yohanna representing Adamawa North, Aminu Iya Abbas representing Adamawa Central, and Ikra Aliyu Bilbis representing Zamfara Central.

Their defection letters were read on the Senate floor by Akpabio during Tuesday’s plenary session. The lawmakers attributed their decision to internal crises within the PDP in their respective states.

With the latest defections, the number of APC senators has increased to 83, while the PDP’s representation in the Senate has dropped to 19. Representation of other parties currently stands at ADC – 4, NNPP – 1, SDP – 1, APGA – 1, and Labour Party – 0.

Reacting to the development, Akpabio described the wave of defections as a sign that the country is moving in the right direction. He recalled that during the 8th Senate, the APC lost 34 members to the PDP, but noted that the situation has now reversed.

According to him, the PDP has gradually “emptied itself” into the ruling party. He added that the shift reflects confidence in the policies of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, particularly economic reforms such as the harmonisation of foreign exchange rates, removal of fuel subsidy, and efforts to strengthen fiscal management.

Akpabio said the reforms are helping to reduce states’ dependence on borrowing and positioning Nigeria on what he described as a path toward economic growth.

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