US EditionPDP Senate Caucus Reduces to 27 as Senator Kaila Joins APC
- The All Progressives Congress has gained a two-thirds majority in the Senate after Senator Samaila Kila defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the APC, now controlling 73 out of 109 Senate seats.
- Senator Kila cited internal divisions and lack of direction within the PDP as reasons for his switch to the APC, stating these issues limited his ability to fulfill his duties effectively.
- Kila expressed support for President Bola Tinubu's economic reforms and commended the Senate President for exemplary leadership.
- This marks the first time since 2015 that the APC has achieved a two-thirds majority in the Senate, essential for passing key legislation and impeachments.
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Bauchi PDP Senator Defects To APC - Daily Trust
The senator representing Bauchi North, Dr. Samaila Dahuwa Kaila, has dumped the leading opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). His defection was announced in a letter read by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, during plenary, on Tuesday. Senator Kaila, in the letter, cited internal crisis in the PDP as a major reason for his defection. ‘Our voices will now be heard in Abuja’, Enugu gov finall…
“Senate Composition Shifts Again” — APC 74, PDP 27, LP 4, APGA 2, NNPP 1, SDP 1 - Thepodiummedia
Senator Kaila Dahuwa Samaila, representing Bauchi North, has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). His defection, announced through a letter addressed to Senate President Godswill Akpabio and read during plenary on Tuesday, further strengthens the APC’s majority in the Senate. With the latest development, the current composition of the Senate stands as follows: APC – 74; PDP – 27; Labour Party (…
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