Fears that last week’s defection by some senators and House of Representatives members will affect President Muhammadu Buhari’s re-election were dispelled yesterday. Eleven senators defected from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). Two joined the former President Obasanjo –driven African Democratic Congress (ADC). Thirty Seven members of the House of Representatives also defected. But the ruling party keeps its majority in both lawmaking chambers. Also last week, Benue State Governor Samue Ortom defected to the PDP. The campaign body said the APC will in the coming days receive defectors from other parties into its fold, adding that the expected defection of two gvernors will also not affect Buhari’s chances in next year’s election, given his performance. Read more