Cross River Senator Jarigbe Agom Defects to APC

Senator Agom Jarigbe, who represents the Cross River North Senatorial District, has formally defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). This is a significant blow to the PDP, which has been grappling with a wave of high-profile defections across the country.

Dependable NG reports that the defection of the high-performing senator into the fold of the APC is a massive political win for the ruling party in Cross River State and nationally, boosting their numbers in the Senate. The move is particularly noteworthy given that Senator Jarigbe had previously publicly vowed to remain loyal to the PDP, insisting his constituents were comfortable with the opposition party. This surprising switch signals a major political realignment in the state.

The senator’s decision is believed by political observers to be a strategic one aimed at fostering greater collaboration with the state Governor and President Bola Tinubu’s administration. By joining the ruling party, Senator Jarigbe’s constituents in Cross River North are expected to benefit from enhanced access to federal government projects and political patronage. His defection highlights the dynamic and fluid nature of Nigerian politics, where party loyalty is frequently secondary to political interests and the pursuit of power at the center.