The Speaker of Nigeria’s House of Assembly, Aminu Tambuwal, has formally defected from the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, to the All Progressive Party, APC.
Tambuwal made the announcement on his defection at exactly 12.24pm Tuesday, October 28, 2014 during the plenary session of the House.
His defection, the Speaker said was born out of the yearning of his people in Sokoto state.
He is joining the joining the gubernatorial race in his state and wants to run under the APC.
The House has adjourned seating till December 3.
