All members of the Home of Representatives who’re from Enugu State on Thursday, dumped the Peoples Democratic Get together (PDP) and the Labour Get together for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
The lawmakers embrace Nnolim Nnaji, who represents Nkanu East/Nkanu West Federal Constituency; Anayo Onwuegbu of Aninri/Awgu/Oji River Federal Constituency, Martins Oke; Nnamdi Agbo and Mark Obetta.
Talking on the defection of the lawmakers, the Speaker of the Home of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas learn a letter despatched by Nnaji.
Studying the lawmaker’s letter, Abbas mentioned, “His (Nnaji’s) message to us immediately is on the identical material – Discover of Defection.”
“And his message reads as follows, I’m happy to tell you of my formal defection from the PDP to the APC efficient, October 30, 2025,” he mentioned.
Nnaji, in his letter additionally mentioned that, the protracted and irreconcilable variations among the many hierarchy of the PDP led to his choice to go away the opposition get together.
Based on the lawmaker, he claimed that the disaster within the PDP has prevented him from successfully pursuing his political profession inside the get together.
The letter added, “This choice was made after thorough consultations with my household, constituents and pals.”
He acknowledged that he has formally tendered his resignation to the PDP at his ward stage whereas including that he hopes to have an excellent working relationship along with his colleagues within the APC.
In his response, Abbas assured the brand new converts of his esteemed assist and conducive working relationship with members of the APC within the state and on the nationwide stage.
The defection of the lawmakers comes weeks after the Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah dumped the PDP for the APC. The governor additionally joined the get together with all his state commissioners and key leaders in Enugu.
The newly defected members have been obtained on the Home of Representatives advanced in Abuja by Governor Mbah and the nationwide chairman of the APC, Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, who attended the plenary.