Nigeria, Nov. 26 -- A member of the House of Representatives, Godwin Offiono, on Wednesday, resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and formally joined the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Mr Offiono's defection was announced during plenary by the Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu, who read his letter to lawmakers on the floor of the House.

Mr Offiono, who represents Ogoja/Yala Federal Constituency of Cross River State, said his exit from the PDP followed deep-seated structural issues within the party, which, he argued, had frustrated his ability to deliver effective representation.

In his letter, he expressed appreciation to the PDP for the platform it provided during his period in office, but noted that the prevaili...