By Sanee Yarima, Jalingo
Former Minister of Labour and Productivity, Senator Joel Danlami Ikenya, has formally announced his defection from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Taraba State.
Ikenya declared his defection in a statement signed and issued to journalists on Monday, notifying the people of Taraba State.
Joel Danlami Ikenya (born 17 July 1962) is a Nigerian politician who was elected to represent the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) as Senator for Taraba South in Taraba State in 2007.
He was reelected in 2007, then in 2011 made an unsuccessful bid for governor of the state.
The letter reads, “Defection Notification by Sen. Joel Danlami Ikenya
Dear Tarabans, Compliments of the season.
I want to begin by expressing my deepest gratitude for the love and solidarity you have shown me since my political journey, which spanned many years.
After careful consideration, due diligence, and wide consultations, I am pleased to announce that I have formally defected from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the interest of my people, Tarabans.
You are all aware that PDP remains a party that has given me the platform to attain all the positions that I have ever held in politics and this is where I believe I am loved.
Thank you all.
Sen. Joel Danlami Ikenya, it closed.
Additionally, recalled that Senator Joel Danlami Ikenya was nominated as a ministerial nominee to replace Darius Ishaku who resigned to contest the Governorship election in Taraba State.
