Nigeria, Nov. 10 -- The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Gombe State has recorded another wave of defections, with some of its leaders, including the immediate past state chairman, Joel Jagafa, and former Secretary to the State Government (SSG), James Pisagih, joining the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

The development followed a meeting between the defectors and Governor Muhammadu Yahaya, where they formally declared their decision to join the APC and pledged their support for the governor's leadership.

Others who defected include former PDP State Secretary, Buba Shanu; former Principal Officer of the Gombe State House of Assembly, Sunday Danlele; retired director, Mr Williams; and several other political stakeholders.

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