Sunday Katung, senator representing Kaduna south, has officially resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and joined the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Katung had earlier announced the defection via social media on November 1.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio, read Katung’s resignation letter during plenary on Wednesday.
“I wish to formally confirm my decision to resign my membership of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, with effect from 31st day of October 2025,” Katung said in the letter.
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“This decision, though deeply considered, was not made lightly.
“Over the years, I have remained steadfast in my commitment to the ideals of democracy, good governance, and service to the people, which the PDP then stood for.
“However, evolving political realities within our nation and my constituency have necessitated a re-evaluation of the platform called PDP and the best platform suited for me to advance my aspiration of taking care of my people and their welfare.”
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Katung said after “wide consultations” with stakeholders, supporters and well-meaning Nigerians he resolved to align with “the only party that is not only progressive but has hope for the common man in this country”.
He described the APC as a platform whose current direction and leadership provide renewed hope inclusiveness, stability and sustainable development.
“My decision is guided solely to serve my constituents and the nation meaningfully,” Katung said.
“No politician will want to truncate his political ambitions or his political destiny,” he added.
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Katung said he was “profoundly” grateful for the opportunities the PDP afforded me over the years and wished the party success in their future endeavours.
After the letter was read, Opeyemi Bamidele, senate majority leader, led Katung and other APC senators to Akpabio for a group photograph.
Katung was later ushered to his seat in the majority aisle of the chamber.
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