Speaker Aminu Tambuwal formally defects from PDP to APC

The Speaker of Nigeria's House of Representatives, Aminu Tambuwal, has formally defected from the People's Democratic Party, PDP, to the All Progressive Party, APC. The speaker made the announcement at exactly 12.24pm today October 28th during the plenary session of the House.

In a short speech, the speaker said his defection was born out of the yearning of his people in Sokoto state. There are speculations that he's planning to contest for governor of Sokoto State. The House has adjourned seating till December 3rd.