JUST IN: ALL ENUGU HOUSE OF REPS MEMBERS DEFECT TO APC

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BY JENN NOMAMIUKOR

The complete Enugu State group in the House of Representatives has officially transitioned to the governing All Progressives Congress.

This transition was declared on Thursday by the Speaker of the House, Tajudeen Abbas, who presented the legislators’ letters of resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party and the Labour Party during the session.

The occasion was attended by the Governor of Enugu State, Peter Mbah.

The defectors stated that they chose to abandon their previous political affiliations due to what they characterized as persistent internal conflicts jeopardizing the stability of the opposition parties.

Subsequent to the 2023 general election, the Labour Party successfully obtained seven out of the eight House of Representatives seats in Enugu State, whereas the PDP achieved one.

As a result of this outcome, the APC now governs the complete Enugu caucus within the House of Representatives.

In a statement to the press following their defection, the spokesperson for the defectors and representative of the Nkanu East/Nkanu West Federal Constituency, Nnolim Nnaji, asserted that their choice was motivated by the necessity to align with the project-driven administration of Governor Mbah.

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 six defectors at Thursday’s plenary include Martins Oke, Anayo Onwuegbu, Nnamdi Agbo, Nnolim Nnaji, and Mark Obetta.

In a related development, the member representing Bassa/Jos North Federal Constituency, Daniel Asama, also dumped the Labour Party for the APC.