Melaye’s action on Wednesday plenary, as drift to join PDP

AHEAD of the forthcoming general elections, embattled Senator Dino Melaye’s action on Wednesday plenary has revealed his drift to join the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

The APC lawmaker representing Kogi west senatorial district attended the Senate plenary after some weeks absence.

The lawmaker has been bed-ridden since he landed in hospital after an unsuccessful bid to evade being taken to Kogi State by the Nigerian police.

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At the Wednesday plenary, the controversial Senator asked Senate President Bukola Saraki for permission to leave his allotted seat and move to the opposition side of the Senate chamber.

He specifically asked that he wants to sit beside the former Senate President, David Mark.

According to Senator Melaye, his reason for wanting a change of seat is probably because is no longer comfortable in his present seat after his ordeal with the police.

But the lawmakers from the ruling APC kicked against the move by Senator Melaye arguing that it is against the constitution.

Meanwhile, the opposition lawmakers welcomed the change of seat by Senator Dino Melaye.

Though, he is yet to formally join the PDP. To do so officially, Melaye would have to write the Senate president of his decision to leave his party and join the opposition. The letter would then be read during Senate plenary.

However, Melaye’s body language has revealed his next political drift to join PDP.

Earlier while raising point of order, Melaye appreciated his colleagues, members of the House of Representatives, his constituents and Nigerians for supporting him during his travails.

Also, he thanked the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for its support.