Benue Deputy Governor Present As Lone PDP Federal Lawmaker Joins APC

The only member of the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) from Benue State in the House of Representatives, Hon. Ojema Ojotu, has dumped his party for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

Ojotu, who is the lawmaker representing Apa/Agatu federal constituency of Benue State, announced his defection in a letter read by Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu who presided over plenary on Tuesday.

The lawmaker who came along with the Benue State deputy governor, Sam Ode, of the APC, cited an internal crisis in PDP from the national level to his constituency as the reason for his defection to APC.

“This decision has become necessary due to the persistent internal crisis, unresolved leadership tussle and deep divisions within the party from the national to the federal constituency, giving the party a rudderless direction.

“After wide consultations with my family, key stakeholders, political associates and the good people of my constituency, I have decided to align with the All Progressive Congress (APC), a platform which I believe offers a more stable and progressive environment, continuously serving the interests of my people and contributing to national development,” Ojotu stated.