Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, who represents Anambra South, was a member of the Young Progressive Party. He has now joined the All Progressives Congress, the ruling party.
He announced his switch through a letter directed to the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio. This letter was read aloud in the Senate Chamber on Thursday.
Ubah, who was re-elected for a second term under the YPP in the past elections, mentioned in the letter that he decided to change parties because of significant disagreements within the YPP.
Ubah stated, “I am willing to formally notify and inform the Distinguished Senate President and our colleagues of irreconcilable differences between me and the leadership of my party.
“I, therefore, resolved to move from the Young Progressive Party (YPP) to the most important party in Africa, the All Progressives Congress.
“After careful considerations and due consultations, the members of my community, my constituents, and critical stakeholders of Anambra State.”
The letter also clarified that Ubah’s decision was made in the best interest of his constituents.
In the 10th Senate, Ubah was the only member from the YPP before he joined the APC.