Nigeria, Nov. 11 -- Cross River North Senator, Agom Jarigbe, has defected from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

His defection was announced on Tuesday in a letter read by the Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin, who presided over plenary.

In the letter, Mr Jarigbe said he left the PDP due to its prolonged internal crisis, which has created factions at both the national and state levels.

He explained that the division within the party was undermining his ability to effectively represent the interests of his constituents.

"The decision has been taken after a deep and thoughtful reflection on the current state of my former party. It is with profound regret that I cite the prev...