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Six opposition members of the House of Representatives, on Thursday, announced their defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Labour Party (LP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
The defection was witnessed by the Enugu State governor, Peter Mbah, the APC National Chairman and party stalwarts from Enugu State.
The defecting members, in their separate notices of defection to the House, which were read at plenary by the speaker, Tajudeen Abbas, cited an alleged leadership crisis in their former political parties asthe reason for their cross-carpeting.
The decampees consist of five PDP members from Enugu State, including Nnolim Nnaji, Dennis Agbo, Martins Oke, Chidi Obeta and Anayo Onwuegbu, and Daniel Asama, who was elected on the platform of the LP.
Nnaji, while briefing journalists on behalf of his colleagues, said their defection from the PDP was informed by their desire to align with Governor Peter Mbah’s vision of transforming the state and connecting it to national development.
According to him, “For too long, our dear Enugu State has remained in opposition, watching from the sidelines as others shaped the destiny of our nation and accessed opportunities that could have transformed our people’s lives. That era is over! We refuse to remain spectators when we can be key players in Nigeria’s progress.
“By aligning with the APC — the party steering national transformation — we are connecting our constituency to the heartbeat of national development. This alignment will bring more projects, more jobs, better infrastructure, and greater empowerment for our youths, women, and communities.
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“This decision wasn’t made on impulse. It comes from deep reflection and a burning desire to see our people rise above limits and take their rightful place in the national spotlight.”
The lawmaker added, “We salute our Governor, Dr Peter Mbah, for his courage, foresight, and leadership. He has shown us that true progress demands bold choices.
“We therefore commend Governor Mbah for his developmental exploits in education, aviation, science and information technology and indeed all areas of human endeavour. Today, there is security of lives and property, and investors are flooding into Enugu State to take advantage of the fertile environment provided by Governor Mbah.
“Together with him, we are saying yes to a new chapter of unity, opportunity, and growth for Enugu State.
“To our brothers and sisters who have walked this journey with us — thank you. To our colleagues and supporters across party lines — let us unite in purpose. Politics should never divide us; it should empower us to serve our people better.
“As your representatives, we remain your voice, your advocate, and your servant in the National Assembly. We will continue to defend your interests, attract development, and ensure that every corner of Enugu State feels the impact of good governance.”
