Another Bayelsa Senator Defects to APC, Says PDP's Umbrella Is Leaking

Another Bayelsa senator defects to APC, says PDP's umbrella is leaking

"I have finally arrived at the inevitable conclusion that addressing progressivism, thinking progressively, and acting progressively is the only way to renew hope for all united Nigerians. I am therefore constrained to formally declare my resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party." The post Another Bayelsa senator defects to APC, says PDP’s umbrella is leaking appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Bayelsa East Senator, Benson Agadaga Defects to APC

Senator Benson Agadaga, representing Bayelsa East Senatorial District, officially defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) on October 29, 2025, during plenary at the National Assembly.Agadaga, who was elected on the PDP platform in 2023, announced his decision through a formal letter addressed to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, which was read on the floor of the Senate. He described the move as "a time for change," lamenting the…

Another Bayelsa Senator Dumps PDP, Says Party’s ‘Umbrella Now Leaking’

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has suffered yet another blow in the Senate as Senator Benson Agadaga, representing Bayelsa East, has officially left the opposition party for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Senator Agadaga announced his defection during Thursday’s plenary, in a letter addressed to Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The letter was read on the floor of the upper chamber. In his message to the Senate, Agadaga said hi…

Bayelsa Lawmaker Sen Agadaga Dumps PDP, Defects To APC

The ranks of the Peoples Democratic Party in the Senate have further depleted as Senator Benson Agadaga has defected to the All Progressives Congress. The lawmaker, representing Bayelsa East Senatorial District, announced his defection in a letter addressed to the Senate President and read during plenary. Senator Agadaga cited internal party crises and a lack […] The post Bayelsa Lawmaker Sen Agadaga Dumps PDP, Defects To APC appeared first on T…