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Senator Agom Jarigbe of Cross River North has officially left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC).
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Jarigbe had earlier in June vowed to remain loyal to the PDP despite widespread defections.
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The move strengthens the APC’s presence in the Red Chamber of the National Assembly ahead of upcoming elections.
Senator Agom Jarigbe, representing Cross River North senatorial district, has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
The development was confirmed on Wednesday, marking a significant gain for the APC in the Red Chamber of the National Assembly.
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Jarigbe, who in June had publicly reaffirmed his commitment to the PDP, had vowed not to abandon the party despite a wave of defections affecting opposition ranks.
