The number of senators representing the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the National Assembly has risen to 76 following the defection of Senator Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe of Cross River North from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Tuesday.
Jarigbe, who had earlier announced his plan to join the ruling party last week, made the switch official during plenary.
His defection letter was read by Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau Jibrin, who presided over the session.
Explaining his decision, Jarigbe said he left the PDP due to “divisions within the party.”
Following his move, the PDP now has 25 senators, while the Labour Party holds 4, APGA 2, SDP 1, and NNPP 1 — bringing the total to 109 senators.
This latest defection also means that all three senatorial seats in Cross River State are now held by APC members, including Senator Eteng Williams (Cross River Central) and Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong (Cross River South).
