Plateau State, Mr Jethro Akun, yesterday dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and pitched his tent with the ruling party, All Progressives Congress (APC).
Until yesterday, Akun was a staunch member of the PDP and has served as its chairman before being made the state deputy governor.
In a statement yesterday, Akun said he was withdrawing has membership of the PDP with immediate effect for personal reasons.
He however thanked all has political associates for their understanding as well as all those who had assisted him during his service in various positions held within and outside the state
He said: “Plateau State is the only state I have and will continue to contribute my quota to its peace and development at all times.