Member representing Mayo Belwa constituency at the Adamawa State House of Assembly, Hon. Ibrahim Musa Italiya, has defected to the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC).
Hon. Italiya who won election under the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in 2019 general election, said that he decided to dump the party because it is existing in the state.
The legisdlator's defection was announced during Monday plenary by the Speaker of the assembly, Rt. Hon. Aminu Iya Abba.
Hon. Italiya in a letter read by the speaker, added that he decided to formally announce his defection because according to him ADC is no more existing in the state, explaining that all the stakeholders of his former party had cross carpeted to the APC.
While appreciating the speaker and other members of the assembly, Hon. Italiya, assured that he will work with other members towards ensuring that his constituents get the needed dividends of democracy.
In his reaction, the member representing Verre constituency, Hon. Abdullahi Umar Yapak who is an All Progressives Congress (APC) member, welcomed the lawmaker in to the party and commended the speaker for the his leadership qualities.
While receiving the defecting legislator shortly after the sitting, the Minority Leader, Mohammad Mutawali (Girei) who was represented by Hon. Abubakar Isa (Shelleng), described the decision of Hon. Italiya tojoining APC as welcvome development.
Speaking to newsmen Hon. Italiya thanked his teeming supporters for the solidarity and assured them that he will work with his colleagues to ensure the success of the party.
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