Nigeria, Dec. 9 -- Former Minister of Labour and Productivity, Joel Ikenya, has officially left the All Progressives Congress (APC) to rejoin the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Taraba State.

In a statement he made available to journalists in Jalingo, Mr Ikenya said his decision followed careful deliberation and consultations, which he described as being in the best interest of the people of Taraba.

He expressed gratitude to the PDP for its role in his political journey, noting that the party provided the platform that allowed him to hold key positions in government.

"I am pleased to announce that I have formally defected from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the interest of my people, Tara...