APC’s strength in Senate further boosted with defection of only ADP Senator

By Naomi Sharang

The strength of the majority All Progressives Congress, APC in the Senate was further boosted on Thursday with the defection of Sen. Pam Dachungyang representing Plateau North Senatorial District into the party.

Dachungyang, the only senator elected on the platform of Action Democratic Party (ADP) into the senate announced his decision to join the the APC with a letter read at plenary by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio.

The Plateau North Senator said his decision to dump his former party followed extensive consultations with his constituents, political associates and stakeholders.

Dachungyang described the APC as a more stable, progressive platform through which he can continue to serve his constituency and the nation with renewed focus and dedication.

Dachungyang also said he decided to join the APC to align with a political platform that best reflects his commitment to good governance, inclusive development and 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,” he said.

All these put together, the senator said, had hindered his ability to effectively contribute to ADP’s ideals and deliver quality representation to his constituents.

“I am confident that the All Progressives Congress provides a more stable, a 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 stated.

In his remarks, Akpabio welcomed the lawmaker and wished him well.(NAN)