Niger South Senator Jiya Defects To APC

Senator Peter Jiya, representing Niger South, has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing internal disputes within his former party.

The defection was conveyed in a letter addressed to the Senate President Godswill Akpabio and read during plenary yesterday.

In the letter, Jiya stated that he had resigned from the PDP with effect from March 10.

“I wish to notify you and the Senate that I have resigned my membership of the Peoples Democratic Party effective today,” the letter read.

Explaining his decision, the lawmaker pointed to unresolved internal conflicts within the party.

“This action is premised on quarrels and irreconcilable divisions within the party,” he said.

Jiya further announced his decision to continue his political career under the APC.

“Also, kindly take further notice that effective today, I have decided to join and be associated with the All Progressives Congress (APC) to continue my political career,” he added.