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.

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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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