Matthew Urhoghide, the senator representing Edo South in the ninth Senate, has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

Urhoghide’s resignation is contained in a letter read by the Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege, who presided over the plenary on Wednesday.

The senator did not, however, disclose the party he defected to in the letter.

This is a breaking story. More details shortly…

In other news, Kanyi Daily reported that Nigerian singer and songwriter, Tiwa Savage has lamented over her current experience upon returning to the country.

 

Richard Anyebe

Richard Anyebe is a senior reporter at Kanyi Daily News covering all things politics and trending human interest stories. He is based in Abuja. Contact this reporter at info@kanyidaily.com

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