The Taraba State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has been dealt a significant blow following the defection of former Minister of Labour and Productiveness, Senator Joel Danlami Ikenya, to the Peoples Democratic Celebration, PDP.
DAILY POST experiences that Ikenya’s departure comes simply weeks earlier than the anticipated formal defection of Governor Agbu Kefas to the APC. The governor’s anticipated defection is heightening political tensions and reshaping alignments within the state.
In a letter titled ‘Defection Notification by Sen. Joel Danlami Ikenya’, made accessible to journalists in Jalingo on Monday, the previous minister mentioned his choice was the product of “cautious consideration, due diligence, and large consultations”.
“I’m happy to announce that I’ve formally defected from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Peoples Democratic Celebration (PDP) within the curiosity of my folks, Tarabans,” he wrote.
Ikenya emphasised that the PDP has been instrumental in his political rise. “You’re all conscious that the PDP stays the occasion that has given me the platform to achieve all of the positions I’ve ever held in politics, and that is the place I consider I’m beloved,” he added.
He additionally expressed gratitude to his supporters, acknowledging the “love and solidarity” proven to him all through his decades-long political profession.
