Politics
Uproar in Senate as Senator Ogbuoji rescinds defection
There was an uproar on the floor of the Senate on Wednesday, when Senator Sunday Ogbuoji rescinded his earlier decision to defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).
Ogbuoji, had at the commencement of the day’s legislative business, announced that he was ditching his party, the PDP, to join APC. His announcement caused an uproar.
For over ten minutes, the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, who presided, could not call lawmakers to order. While APC members made an attempt to usher Ogbuoji to their side, PDP senators protested.
After the mild drama, Ogbuoji, recanted. Instead, he said he was putting his defection on hold, to allow him make further consultations with the leadership of the PDP.
More details later..
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