In a significant political shift, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has suffered another major loss with the defection of one of its senators to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
Senator Katung Announces Party Switch
Senator Sunday Marshall Katung, who represents Kaduna South Senatorial District, has officially left the PDP. He announced his move to the APC in a formal letter read on the floor of the Senate.
The letter was presented by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. This procedural step confirms the senator's change of political allegiance at the national assembly level.
Reasons Behind the Defection
In his communication, Senator Katung provided clear reasons for abandoning the PDP, the party under which he was elected. He described the PDP as having become "fractured" and stated it could no longer effectively serve the aspirations of the voters in his constituency.
Furthermore, the senator pointed to "evolving political realities" within Nigeria. He expressed his belief that the hope for a secure future for both himself and the people he represents now lies with the APC.
Impact on the Political Landscape
This defection is part of a continuing trend of political movements in Nigeria's National Assembly. It represents a strategic gain for the APC, strengthening its numbers in the Senate.
Conversely, it is a blow to the PDP's cohesion and influence, highlighting internal challenges the opposition party faces. Such cross-carpeting events often reshape legislative dynamics and alliance structures ahead of key parliamentary proceedings.
The defection of a sitting senator from a key state like Kaduna underscores the ongoing realignments within Nigerian politics, where elected officials seek platforms they deem more viable for governance and representation.
