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The Digest:

In a dramatic political shift, four Senators from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have formally defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing irreconcilable differences. This brings the APC closer to a dominant position in the Senate.


Key Points:
  • Four PDP Senators formally defect to the APC on July 23, 2025.
  • Defectors include Senators Francis Fadahunsi (Osun East), Oluwole Olubiyi (Osun Central), Aniekan Bassey (Akwa Ibom North East), and Samson Ekong (Akwa Ibom South).
  • Senate President Godswill Akpabio read the defection letters in the Senate.
  • The defection increased APC’s strength in the Senate to 70 seats.
  • The move comes amid growing tensions in the opposition party.
  • The defection follows accusations of internal struggles within the PDP.
  • APC leaders and House members showed solidarity in the chamber.

The defection strengthens APC’s position in the Senate while complicating PDP’s efforts to regain control. The political dynamics continue to shift ahead of the 2027 elections.

Sources: Vanguard, Punch, Channels TV