Senator Ipalibo Banigo, who represents Rivers West Senatorial District, has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Her letter of defection was read on the floor of the Senate on Tuesday by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during plenary.
In the letter, Banigo said her decision followed extensive consultations with political associates, constituents and stakeholders in Rivers West Senatorial District.
She cited the lingering internal crisis within the PDP, including leadership disputes and divisions within the party, as a major reason for her exit.
The senator also said the move would enable her to align politically with the Rivers State leadership under Governor Siminalayi Fubara and support the policies and reform agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Banigo, who previously served as Deputy Governor of Rivers State from 2015 to 2023 under former governor and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, said joining the APC would allow her to better represent the interests of her constituents.
Her defection comes amid continuing political realignments in Rivers State and growing repositioning among political actors ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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