A Labour Party, LP, member of the House of Representatives, Ajang Alfred Iliya, has said the leadership crisis rocking the party informed his decision to defect to the All Progressives Congress, APC.
Iliya, who represents the Jos South/Jos East Federal Constituency, offered the explanation in a letter addressed to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abass. The letter was read out to members of the lower legislative arm of the National Assembly by the Speaker during plenary on Tuesday. The letter reads: 'I write formally to inform you of my decision to defect from the Labour Party to the All Progressives Congress effective immediately.
'I believe that by joining the ruling party, I will be better positioned for the realization of this developmental goal and bring the much needed support to my constituents. 'Effective representation for my constituents as a representative of the Jos-South/East Federal constituency, my primary responsibility is to the welfare and development of my people.
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