Kaduna South Senator Sunday Katung Dumps PDP, Joins APC

Lawmaker representing Kaduna South in the Senate, Senator Sunday Katung, has resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced Katung’s defection on Wednesday during plenary while reading a letter from the lawmaker.

“I wish to formally confirm my decision to resign my membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) with effect from the 31st day of October 2025,” the letter stated.

Katung explained that the decision was reached after careful consideration.

“This decision, though deeply considered, was not made lightly,” he said.

Katung noted that he had remained committed to the principles for which the PDP once stood but said changing political circumstances informed his decision to leave the party.

“Over the years, I have remained steadfast in my commitment to the ideals of democracy, good governance, and service to the people, which the PDP then stood for,” he said.

According to him, “Evolving political realities within our nation and my constituency have necessitated a re-evaluation of the platform called PDP and the best platform suited for me to advance my aspiration of taking care of my people and their welfare.”

The Kaduna South lawmaker described the APC as “a platform whose current direction and leadership provide renewed hope, inclusiveness, stability, and sustainable development.”

“My decision is guided solely by the desire to serve my constituents and the nation meaningfully,” Katung said.

He added that “no politician will want to truncate his political ambitions or his political destiny.”