Senator Banigo leaves PDP to join APC in Rivers
Ipalibo Banigo, the senator representing Rivers West, has officially switched from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress. She said her move is to align with Governor Siminalayi Fubara and support President Bola Tinubu's administration. Banigo cited internal issues within the PDP as a major reason for her decision. Her defection was acknowledged by Senate President Godswill Akpabio.
Key takeaways
- Ipalibo Banigo announced her defection from the PDP to the APC, citing internal divisions and disputes within her former party.
- She stated her intention to support Governor Siminalayi Fubara and President Bola Tinubu in their development efforts.
- Banigo also mentioned her political mentor, Nyesom Wike, as a reason for her move to the APC.
- Senate President Godswill Akpabio welcomed her to the APC during a Senate session.
- The defection follows similar moves by other politicians, including Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal and his deputy, Mani Mummuni.
