The leadership of the Cross River State House of Assembly have made their intention known to join the State Governor, Prof Ben Ayade in the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The House announced their defection from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the APC shortly after Governor Ayade defected to the ruling party.
Ayade had while announcing his defection to the APC ordered all leaders formerly with him in the PDP to fall back to their respective wards for registration as members of APC.
The governor officially announced his defection to the APC over perceived fracas with Rivers State Governor Wike. His announcement followed a meeting he had with 7 Governors of the ruling party.