The Member representing Bassa/Jos North Federal Constituency, Hon. (Amb.) Daniel Asama Ago, has explained the reasons behind his recent decision to leave the Labour Party (LP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing it as a step of conviction and service to his people.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, October 30, 2025, Asama said his defection followed extensive consultations with critical stakeholders, political leaders, community elders, and constituents across party lines.
He emphasized that the move was not driven by personal ambition but by a genuine desire to align with a more stable and organized platform that offers better opportunities for development and representation.
“My decision is not born out of personal ambition, but a sincere desire to align with a platform that offers greater opportunities to advance the development goals of Bassa and Jos North Federal Constituency, and to strengthen Plateau State’s voice in the national development agenda,”
— Hon. (Amb.) Daniel Asama Ago stated.
The lawmaker explained that the decision to join the APC was guided by his conviction that the party remains the most coordinated and reform-driven platform capable of driving meaningful change.
“Many have asked, ‘Why the APC and not the PDP?’ The honest answer is that, at the National level, the PDP currently lacks clear direction, being entangled in internal disputes and leadership tussles. With the Labour Party also struggling to define its leadership, the APC remains the most stable and functional platform to advocate effectively for my people,”
he said.
Hon. Asama reaffirmed his commitment to peacebuilding, youth empowerment, education, security, and social inclusion, stressing that his political ideology remains people-centered and focused on sustainable development.
As Deputy Chairman of the House Committee on Tourism, he noted that his focus remains on attracting projects and opportunities that foster economic growth and social harmony across Plateau State and Nigeria.
He concluded by saying that politics, for him, has never been about party lines but about people, emphasizing that his vision remains clear — to serve, to unite, and to deliver.
