Senator Lidani dumps PDP, joins APC

A Nigerian serving senator, Joshua Lidani Moljobok, has switched from the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party to the ruling All Progressives Congress.

Lidani’s defection was announced on the floor of the Senate by the Majority Leader, Senator Ahmad Lawan.

Lidani Moljobok, 64 years old, represents Gombe South in the upper chamber.

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The Senate shared the news of Lidani’s switch on its verified Twitter handle, @NGRSenate on Wednesday.

Senator Ahmad Lawan announces the defection of Senator Joshua Lidani from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).#TodayInSenatePlenary

— The Nigerian Senate (@NGRSenate) November 28, 2018

“Senator Ahmad Lawan announces the defection of Senator Joshua Lidani from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress.”