Breaking: Plateau Senator Defects To APC, Details Emerge
- Senator Pam Mwadkon Dachungyang has defected from the Action Democratic Party (ADP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing irreconcilable differences
- Dachungyang's defection was announced by the Senate President Godswill Akpabio on the Senate floor on Thursday, Janaury 29, 2026
- The federal lawmaker bbelieves APC provides a better platform for serving his constituents
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FCT, Abuja - Senator Pam Mwadkon Dachungyang has defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Dachungyang officially dumped the Action Democratic Party (ADP) on Thursday, January 29, 2026.
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Dachungyang reprsents the Plateau North Senatorial District in the 10th National Assembly.
The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, read Dachungyang’s defection letter on the Senate floor on Thursday.
As reported by The Nation, he cited irreconcilable differences within the ADP as the reason for his decision.
“My defection is also necessitated by irreconcilable differences and persistent internal wrangling within the Action Democratic Party, which have hindered my ability to effectively contribute to the party’s ideals and deliver quality representation to my constituents.”
According to Dachungyang, the APC offers a suitable platform for him to continue serving his constituents effectively.
He explained that he had extensive consultations with his constituents, political associates, and other stakeholders before deciding to dump ADP for APC, Leadership reports.
Dachungyang said he decided to join APC to aign with a political platform that reflects his commitment to good governance and inclusive development.
“This decision follows extensive consultations with my constituents, my political associates, and my stakeholders, and is informed by the need to align with a political platform that best reflects my commitment to good governance, inclusive development, and the overall interest of the good people of my senatorial district.”
Former Plateau Reps member Bagos defects to APC
Recall that a former House of Representatives member in Plateau state, Dachung Bagos, officially joined the APC after dumping the PDP.
He pedged support for President Bola Tinubu, Governor Caleb Mutfwang, and the APC leadership on state police and local government autonomy.
Bagos’ defection comes amid ongoing political realignments in Plateau State, following Governor Mutfwang’s recent entry into the APC.
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Mutfwang officially resigns from PDP Governor
Legit.ng also reported that Caleb Mutfwang, governor of Plateau state, resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)
Mutfwang officially conveyed his decision via a letter dated December 29, 2025, and addressed to the PDP ward chairman in Ampang West, Mangu local government area (LGA) of Plateau State.
The governor stated that he will move to a party which will enable him to provide “purposeful leadership” to the people.
Source: Legit.ng
