Rivers West senator, Ipalibo Banigo, has dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
themomentng reports that Banigo announced her resignation from PDP during plenary at the Senate on Tuesday, March 10, stating her intention to align politically with the Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara and the administration of President Bola Tinubu.
In the letter, which was read on the floor of the Senate by the President, Godwill Akpabio, Banigo also said she wants to support efforts to advance development in Rivers State.
The lawmaker further stated that her decision to join the APC followed extensive consultations with her constituents and political associates.
Meanwhile, the Governor of Zamfara State, Dauda Lawal, has described himself as the ‘last man standing’, explaining that he made concerted efforts to remain in thePDP and ensure the party overcame its challenges.
The Governor, however, explained that the Appeal Court ruling on Monday, which failed to validate the Ibadan National Convention of the PDP, effectively ended any chances of him remaining in the party.
themomentng reports that Governor Lawal made the disclosure in a statement on Tuesday, by his spokesperson, Sulaiman Idris, where he justified his decision to decamp to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The governor cited the ongoing litigation and crisis within the PDP as primary reasons for his defection, adding that several efforts to achieve peace and out-of-court settlements proved futile.
He noted that he was the only governor seeking a second term who chose to stay with the PDP and hoped the party leaders would reconcile.
Lawal, however, submitted that since all peace efforts had failed, he had to move to the APC in the interest of the people of Zamfara.
