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July 24, 2018

Senators Defect from APC to PDP

At least 15 Senators of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Tuesday, defected from the ruling party to the opposition Peoples Democratic Party PDP.

Senate President, Bukola Saraki announced the defection of the lawmakers.

They defectors cited that APC was being factionalised, hence, they would not continue to pursue their political careers under the ruling party.

However, the Senate Leader, Ahmed Lawal opposed the defection, saying the action of the affected lawmakers should be quarantined while the letter written by the defected lawmakers should be stood down.

The defected lawmakers are listed below:

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At Least 15 APC Senators have defected from APC to PDP

Sen. Tejouso
Sen. Shaaba
Sen. Gemade
Sen. Melaye.
Sen. Shittu
Sen. Rafiu
Sen. Shitu Ubali
Sen. Isa Misau
Sen. Hunkuyi
Sen. Monsurat
Sen. Danbaba
Sen. Nafada
Sen. Nazif
Sen. Kwankwaso
Sen. Nyako
Saraki is waiting
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