Defections: APC Now Two Members Short of Two-thirds...

Defections: APC now two members short of two-thirds...

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is now just two members short of securing a two-thirds majority in the Senate, following the defection of four senators from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Wednesday. Based on Nigeria’s constitution and the rules of the National Assembly, the development means that if the APC secures a two-thirds majority in the Senate, any bill or request presented to the red chamber is likely to pass with or wi…

Defection: APC now has 70 senators - THE AUTHORITY NEWS

By Abbanobi -Eku Onyekachi Abuja Four senators from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Wednesday, increasing the APC’s Senate membership to 70. The defecting senators are: Francis Fadahunsi, representing Osun East; Oluwole Olubiyi; Osun Central; Aniekan Bassey; Akwa Ibom North East; and Ekong Samson, representing Akwa Ibom South. Their resignation letters were read on the Senate floor by Senate …

4 PDP senators dump party for APC

Four senators from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have announced their defection to the ruling All Progressives The post 4 PDP senators dump party for APC appeared first on National Accord Newspaper.

4 PDP Senators Defect To APC - News Agency Of Nigeria

4 PDP Senators defect to APC 18 total views todayBy Naomi Sharang Four more senators of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Their letters of defection were read separately on the floor of the chamber by the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio during Wednesday’s plenary. The senators are, Francis Fadahunsi (Osun), […] News Agency of Nigeria

APC Nears 2/3 Senate Majority After New Defections

The number of All Progressives Congress (APC) Senators in the National Assembly increased to 70 on Wednesday as four senators from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party switched allegiance. The senators—Francis Fadahunsi (Osun East), Oluwole Olubiyi (Osun Central), Aniekan Bassey (Akwa Ibom North East), and Samson Ekong (Akwa Ibom South)—officially declared their departure from the PDP during plenary. Senate President Godswill Akpabio read the…

2 Akwa Ibom Senators Dump PDP For APC

Two serving Senators from Akwa Ibom State, Senator Aniekan Bassey, Akwa Ibom North East and Senator Ekong Sampson, Akwa Ibom South have formally resigned their membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The lawmaksrs cited unresolved internal crises for their decision and a need for better alignment with their constituents and the ruling All