In a major political development, the entire Enugu State caucus in the House of Representatives has officially defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), marking a complete shift of the state’s federal lawmakers to the ruling party.
The announcement was made on Thursday during plenary by the Speaker of the House, Tajudeen Abbas, who read the lawmakers’ letters of resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Labour Party (LP). The defection ceremony was attended by Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State.
According to the lawmakers, their decision to leave their former parties stemmed from internal crises that have continued to destabilize the opposition platforms.
Following the 2023 general elections, the Labour Party had won seven of the eight House of Representatives seats in Enugu State, while the PDP secured one. With this latest development, the APC now commands full control of the Enugu caucus in the National Assembly’s lower chamber.
Speaking to journalists after the defection, the group’s spokesperson and member representing Nkanu East/Nkanu West Federal Constituency, Nnolim Nnaji, explained that the move was inspired by the desire to support Governor Mbah’s development-oriented administration and bring Enugu closer to the center of national politics.
He said,
“Just come to Enugu and see what is happening there. The governor is doing a lot for our people. We also want to bring our state to the centre.
“This is not just a political move, it is a bold step into the future! A step borne out of courage, clarity, and our shared determination to reposition Nkanu East and West for greatness.
“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.
“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 lawmakers who defected at the Thursday plenary include Martins Oke, Anayo Onwuegbu, Nnamdi Agbo, Nnolim Nnaji, and Mark Obetta.
In a related move, the member representing Bassa/Jos North Federal Constituency, Daniel Asama, also dumped the Labour Party for the APC.
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