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The Digest:

In a significant political shift, Cross River North Senator Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe has defected from the opposition PDP to the ruling APC. According to Daily Trust, his move was formalized during Tuesday's plenary, increasing the APC's Senate majority to 77 seats. Senator Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe defected from PDP to APC.

Key Points:
  • His letter of defection was read during the Senate plenary on Tuesday.
  • The ruling APC's Senate caucus now has 77 members.
  • The move strengthens APC's majority in the National Assembly.
  • Defection reflects ongoing political realignments ahead of the 2027 elections.
  • Cross River State remains a key battleground for both parties.
  • No official reason was provided for the senator's defection.
This political movement underscores the fluid nature of Nigerian politics, where allegiances shift in response to evolving power dynamics and strategic calculations

Sources: Daily Trust