Kaduna: Sen. Sunday Katung (PDP- Kaduna South) has announced his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Katung made this known in a statement on Thursday titled ‘A New Chapter: A Message of Unity and Purpose’.
He said the decision followed wide consultations with constituents, political stakeholders, family members and associates.
According to him, the move is aimed at ensuring more effective representation and participation in decision-making processes affecting his constituency.
He said: “This realignment is driven by a genuine desire to serve our people more effectively and ensure that our voices are heard and respected at the highest decision-making tables where the destinies of our communities are being shaped.”
Katung explained that his decision also followed appeals from constituents and engagements with President Bola Tinubu and Gov. Uba Sani, whom he said had shown interest in partnering with leaders from the area to promote development.
He said that he and his colleague, Rep. Daniel Amos, along with some members of the Kaduna State House of Assembly, decided in the interest of their people.
“The APC’s developmental footprints across our senatorial district reflect a commitment to inclusion, equity and progress,” Katung added.
The Senator said his defection was to consolidate the developmental gains already recorded in the area and to attract more government attention to his constituency.
He appealed to friends, supporters and political associates who might not share his views to respect the decision, noting that political differences should not affect personal relationships.
“While politics sometimes divides friends or strains relationships, I appeal to all who may feel disappointed not to allow this disagreement to destroy personal relationships built on years of trust and shared experiences,” he said.