Nigeria, March 16 -- The immediate past Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, has denied media reports claiming he plans to defect from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Social Democratic Party (SDP).

Mr Lawan, who led the Senate from 2019 to 2023 and currently represents Yobe North Senatorial District, denied the reports in a statement issued by his media adviser, Ezrel Tabiowo, on Sunday.

The senator said he is committed to the APC and proud of his role as a founding member and key stakeholder in the party.

"The attention of the Office of Senator Ahmad Lawan, the President of the 9th Senate and Distinguished Senator representing Yobe North Senatorial District, has been drawn to misleading reports and posters circulating in s...