Senator Sunday Marshall Katung, representing Kaduna South Senatorial District, has formally announced his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing the move as “a difficult but necessary decision” made after wide consultations with key stakeholders.
In a statement released on October 31, 2025, and posted on his verified X handle, @smkatung, the senator titled his declaration “A New Chapter: A Message of Unity and Purpose.” He explained that the realignment followed extensive discussions with constituents, political associates, family members, and community leaders.
“The past few weeks have been profoundly reflective moments of my public life. After deep consultations, I have reached the difficult but necessary decision to join the ruling All Progressives Congress,” Katung stated.
According to the lawmaker, the defection was driven by a desire to ensure more effective representation and greater access to federal and state development opportunities for the people of Kaduna South.
“This decision stems from a genuine desire to serve our people more effectively and ensure that our voices are heard at the highest decision-making tables,” he said, adding that both President Bola Tinubu and Governor Uba Sani had shown interest in collaborating with him on development initiatives.
Katung revealed that his move was supported by other political figures, including Daniel Amos and several members of the Kaduna State House of Assembly, who also joined the APC. He described the ruling party’s recent development strides in the region as “evidence of a new era of inclusion, equity, and progress.”
The senator further called on his supporters to remain united and avoid bitterness over his political transition.
“Differences in political opinion should never sever the bonds of friendship. As Thomas Jefferson once said, ‘I never considered a difference of opinion in politics, in religion, or in philosophy as cause for withdrawing from a friend,’” Katung wrote.
He pledged continued commitment to the people of Kaduna South, promising to work toward a future anchored on unity, hope, and collective prosperity.
“Together, let us stay united in purpose, steadfast in hope, and focused on delivering a better future for our people,” he concluded.
The defection comes weeks after a coalition of academics under the Forum of Southern Kaduna Professors publicly urged Katung to join the APC, describing such a move as a “strategic alignment” with the Tinubu administration that could bring increased federal attention to the constituency.
