The entire Enugu State caucus in the House of Representatives has officially defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), marking a major political realignment in the state.
The defection was announced 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 event was witnessed by the Governor of Enugu State, Peter Mbah.
After the 2023 general elections, the Labour Party won seven out of the eight House of Representatives seats in Enugu State, while the PDP secured one. With this development, the APC now controls the entire Enugu caucus in the lower chamber.
Speaking to journalists after the defection, the spokesman of the group and member representing Nkanu East/Nkanu West Federal Constituency, Nnolim Nnaji, said the lawmakers decided to join the APC to align with the development-driven agenda of Governor Mbah and the Federal Government.
“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,” Nnaji said.
He added that their move was aimed at ensuring Enugu State is no longer left out of the national development process.
“This is not just a political move — it is a bold step into the future. 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,” he said.
“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.”
The defectors include Martins Oke, Anayo Onwuegbu, Nnamdi Agbo, Nnolim Nnaji, and Mark Obetta.
In a related development, the member representing Bassa/Jos North Federal Constituency in Plateau State, Daniel Asama, also announced his defection from the Labour Party to the APC.
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