Cross River State Governor, Ben Ayade has said his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressive Congress was based on a nationalistic approach.
Ayade disclosed this while announcing his defection in a live broadcast on Channels Television on Thursday.
The governor expressed satisfaction with his decision to join the ruling party at the centre, urging other politicians to assist tackle the challenges devilling the country.
He said, “This is the time I think I need to move to the centre… the choice to join the APC was based on a nationalistic approach.
“I have offered myself to the government at the centre and encouraged others to join too in helping the country tackle its challenges.
“I feel so happy to be in APC. PDP stood by me, gave me the opportunity to be a Senator…. My choice to join the APC is to help reduce the tension in Nigeria. More governors will join the APC.”