The Peoples Democratic Party was dealt another blow as Senator representing Bauchi North, Kaila Samaila dumped it for the All Progressives Congress.
The Senator, in a letter to the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio blamed his decision on the unending crisis in the PDP.
The letter read in part, “The Peoples Democratic Party has gravely constrained my ability to discharge my constitutional responsibilities effectively and in good conscience.
“As one deeply committed to the service of our nation and the welfare of my people, I have found it necessary to realign my political engagements with a more progressive platform that embodies good governance, unity, progress, growth, and discipline in the governance of our country.”
He said, “Consequently, I have chosen to join the All Progressives Congress, APC, and to lend my full commitment to the reforms of His Excellency, President Bola Tinubu.
“I hold in high regard the bold and transformative reforms initiated by the President, aimed at restoring economic stability, strengthening governance, and repositioning our nation for sustainable growth.”
Samaila’s defection came hours after Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah opted to quit the PDP too for the APC.
With this development, the APC now has 74 senators, the PDP 27, the Labour Party has four, the All Progressives Grand Alliance has two, the New Nigeria Peoples Party has one, and the Social Democratic Party has one, bringing the total to 109.
