In a move that has reshaped the political arithmetic of the House of Representatives, Hon. (Amb.) Daniel Asama Ago, Member representing Bassa/Jos North Federal Constituency of Plateau State, has officially announced his defection from the Labour Party (LP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
The defection, which took place during Thursday’s plenary session, marked a significant moment in the evolving dynamics of the 10th National Assembly. Hon. Ago joined five other lawmakers who also dumped their former parties for the APC, raising the party’s numerical strength in the House to 242 members, thus securing a two-thirds majority.
Political observers describe the development as a strategic boost for the APC, especially as the ruling party continues to strengthen its hold on the legislature and consolidate its legislative agenda ahead of the next electoral cycle.
Hon. Asama Ago, who was elected under the platform of the Labour Party, has been a vocal advocate for grassroots development and youth empowerment. His move to the APC, sources suggest, may not be unconnected with alignment towards broader national political interests and the search for stronger collaboration with the federal government.
With the new political balance, analysts believe the APC’s enhanced strength in the House will not only ease the passage of key executive bills but also shape legislative priorities in the coming months.
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