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The Senate witnessed another defection on Thursday as Senator Pam Dachungyang, representing Plateau State, formally abandoned the Action Democratic Party to join the ruling All Progressives Congress.

Dachungyang’s defection letter was read on the floor of the Senate during plenary by the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, bringing an end to weeks of speculation over his political future.

In the letter titled “Notice of Defection from the Action Democratic Party,” the lawmaker attributed his decision to irreconcilable differences and prolonged internal crises within the ADP, which he said had made it increasingly difficult for him to function effectively as a senator.

“I write to inform you of my defection to the All Progressives Congress effective immediately,” the senator stated.

The lawmaker explained that the move was not taken lightly, noting that it followed wide-ranging consultations with key stakeholders in his senatorial district, including constituents and political associates.

“This decision follows extensive consultations with my constituents, my political associates, and my stakeholders, and is informed by the need to align with a political platform that best reflects my commitment to good governance, inclusive development, and the overall interest of the good people of my senatorial district,” the letter partly read.

Dachungyang further blamed persistent internal wrangling within the ADP for his exit, arguing that the situation had undermined his capacity to contribute meaningfully to the party and to deliver effective representation at the National Assembly.

“My defection is also necessitated by irreconcilable differences and persistent internal wrangling within the Action Democratic Party, which have hindered my ability to effectively contribute to the party’s ideals and deliver quality representation to my constituents,” the letter continued.

Expressing optimism about his new political party, the senator said the APC offers a more stable and progressive platform to advance his legislative priorities and serve his constituents better.

“I am confident that the All Progressives Congress offers a more stable and progressive platform through which I can continue to serve my constituency and the nation with renewed focus and dedication,” he said.

He concluded by formally requesting the Senate to recognise his defection in line with constitutional provisions and to admit him as a member of the APC, a move that further strengthens the ruling party’s numbers in the upper legislative chamber.

Source: https://punchng.com/plateau-senator-dachungyang-defects-to-apc/

This one has mortgaged his reelection.

Presidential and house of assembly elections are conducted sameday so many house members will lose re-election.

givedemwotowoto:
This one has mortgaged his reelection.

Leemao. They are all going in a bloc.

All the opposition that contested against eachother in the 2023 election in Plateau are now in APC.

Even LP governorship candidate self don go APC. All the Muslim propaganda una use against APC in 2023 no fit work again in the middlebelt. You better find another campaign tactics.

If I were you too, I will be sadiii.

We are yet to see any defection to ADC in the Senate.

Why are Peter Obi's allies like Abaribe and Umeh still dragging their feet?Is their oga not planning to remain in ADC for long?

LegendHero:
Leemao. They are all going in a bloc.

All the opposition that contested against eachother in the 2023 election in Plateau are now in APC.

Even LP governorship candidate self don go APC. All the Muslim propaganda una use against APC in 2023 no fit work again in the middlebelt. You better find another campaign tactics.

If I were you too, I will be sadiii.

Most of them are decamping because of money. They know they'll lose re-election but will gain money they don't have to work for or steal.

IkeOnyia:
We are yet to see any defection to ADC in the Senate.

Why are Peter Obi's allies like Abaribe and Umeh still dragging their feet?Is their oga not planning to remain in ADC for long?

There will be many defections after the election next year. Some are doing their ground work in in their party like PDP members did for PO in 2023.

givedemwotowoto:
There will be many defections after the election next year. Some are doing their ground work in in their party like PDP members did for PO in 2023.

Story.

givedemwotowoto:
Most of them are decamping because of money. They know they'll lose re-election but will gain money they don't have to work for or steal.

Money from who and from which account?

How much do you think you can pay each senator and governor to decamp.

IkeOnyia:
We are yet to see any defection to ADC in the Senate.

Why are Peter Obi's allies like Abaribe and Umeh still dragging their feet?Is their oga not planning to remain in ADC for long?

How is Abaribe a Peter Obi ally? He is more of an Atiku man.

The thread was locked for a while, for only God knows why
Probably because the defection wasn’t to the demonic congress

ADC and PDP should just rebrand and go into farming.

Fish farming is lucrative and if they can come up with good branding, they will really make mad profit.

Something like PDD Fisheries!

2027 is done and dusted.

givedemwotowoto:
Most of them are decamping because of money. They know they'll lose re-election but will gain money they don't have to work for or steal.

Wisdom and understanding is far from you.
You must be one of the obirodents.

Parries plenty for Nigeria o!

I been think sey na ADC before until I come look am well well to see sey na ADP (Action Democratic Party).

Chai!


APC, according to some people, na evil party but, everyday poriticians just dey port to am.

E be like sey the "evil" sweet well well o.


Kikikiki-kakakaka!!! kiokiokio-kwakwakwa!!!





@hotseat

LegendHero:
Money from who and from which account?

How much do you think you can pay each senator and governor to decamp.

Baseless question. So if you give this senator 200m and an a promise of automatical ticket them no go decamp?

Tenses:
Baseless question. So if you give this senator 200m and an a promise of automatical ticket them no go decamp?

How much is 200m to a senator 😂.

I don’t blame you. Most of you no know anything pass commenting on Nairaland.

So as a senator, I go leave party with good standing go ruling party coz they give me 200m? Is it for garri or beans.

If it’s that easy, why Jonathan no pay all the senator in 2015 to make them decamp to PDP?

Ordinary Diezani spent 4bn one time in one single store, how many senators that go buy with you 200m tag?

Hahaha Mr senator shay ADC is not worth defecting to 😆😆

By 2027, there won't be any point in conducting an election. This is impressive of Tinubu. Politics is local and intentional, not online thugery and name-calling.

LegendHero:
How much is 200m to a senator 😂.

I don’t blame you. Most of you no know anything pass commenting on Nairaland.

So as a senator, I go leave party with good standing go ruling party coz they give me 200m? Is it for garri or beans.

If it’s that easy, why Jonathan no pay all the senator in 2015 to make them decamp to PDP?

Ordinary Diezani spent 4bn one time in one single store, how many senators that go buy with you 200m tag?

You talk like your senses are disconnected. Is ADP a party with good standing?

The prayer wey Akpabio dey send to them nah in billions. Please shift comot.

By the way I didn't even mean naira.

Some of their names be like Chinese names

Tenses:
You talk like your senses are disconnected. Is ADP a party with good standing?

The prayer wey Akpabio dey send to them nah in billions. Please shift comot.

By the way I didn't even mean naira.

Lol so what about those decamping from PDP, NNPP, and etc?

Are they in bad standing?

Wait, you mean he’s giving them $200m for each senator? We’ve had over 20+ defections since 2023 which means $4.4bn for senators alone?

How much is Nigeria budget again? How much are they paying reps and how much are they paying governors?

LegendHero:
Lol so what about those decamping from PDP, NNPP, and etc?

Are they in bad standing?

You speak like you don't know that pdp as a party is dead and as for nnpp, Abba knows that tinubu no be buhari that somewhat play fair. If he no decamp Ganduje don tell am how e go be.

givedemwotowoto:
This one has mortgaged his reelection.

Presidential and house of assembly elections are conducted sameday so many house members will lose re-election.

I just like the way you are crying 😭😭

Tenses:
You speak like you don't know that pdp as a party is dead and as for nnpp, Abba knows that tinubu no be buhari that somewhat play fair. If he no decamp Ganduje don tell am how e go be.

So you’re saying APC is the only strong party that can win election?

Then why una dey deceive unaself for ADC then?

If all politicians decamping see ADC as a stronger platform to win, why are they decamping to APC?

You’re probably saying ADC is also dead as a party

Moony45:
By 2027, there won't be any point in conducting an election. This is impressive of Tinubu. Politics is local and intentional, not online thugery and name-calling.

Infzct I'm thinking BAT fell yesterday purposely, cos Obidients and co have been feasting on it , they are so distracted they have forgotten to focus on building their party .

LegendHero:
So you’re saying APC is the only strong party that can win election?

Then why una dey deceive unaself for ADC then?

If all politicians decamping see ADC as a stronger platform to win, why are they decamping to APC?

You’re probably saying ADC is also dead as a party

The same reason why no active politician decamped to LP in 2023 is the same reason no active politician will decamp to ADC but you know the result of 2023. With 3 out of the 4 major contestants now in ADC, then ADC has an edge over apc.

THE TRUTH IS TINUBU SABI POLITICS AND LEADERSHIP THAN ALL CONTESTANTS.

Politic is numbers ore. And before u become senator you have some followers. Tinubu no need much begging. Just need leaders of those followers to negotiate and the deal is done..
What do u mean by good governance?
No siphon of public funds by those in power, but you are stealing your OGA goods and inflating price?
By-passing electricity
Asking for bribe
Doing yahoo yahoo

benardtotti:
Infzct I'm thinking BAT fell yesterday purposely, cos Obidients and co have been feasting on it , they are so distracted they have forgotten to focus on building their party .

You got it, my friend! They do this all the time.

Tenses:
The same reason why no active politician decamped to LP in 2023 is the same reason no active politician will decamp to ADC but you know the result of 2023. With 3 out of the 4 major contestants now in ADC, then ADC has an edge over apc.

LP came third in 2023 election. So how does that support your assertion?

You don’t even know your candidate yet whether na obi or Atiku. So how do you think you have an edge over APC where almost all the governors an elected politicians don decamp to compared to 203?

LegendHero:
Source: https://punchng.com/plateau-senator-dachungyang-defects-to-apc/

Testing testing microphone

Point of correction: he is a senator representing Plateau North, please!

Man has decamped for greener pasture, na you their supporters no get brain