Senator Peter Jiya, representing Niger South Senatorial District, has left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to join the All Progressives Congress (APC). His defection was formally announced on Tuesday when Senate President Godswill Akpabio read his letter during plenary in Abuja. In the letter, Jiya stated, "I was formerly a member of the PDP, which was my political home until today." He confirmed his immediate membership of the APC, citing personal political convictions. The move comes ahead of the 2027 general elections, a period marked by shifting party loyalties among lawmakers. Jiya's decision adds to the growing number of legislators transitioning from opposition parties to the ruling party. His office has not issued further details on the timing or additional motivations behind the switch.