Abia State
BREAKING: 228 PDP Members Defect to Labour Party in Aba
No fewer than 228 members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have defected to the Labour Party in Aba South, Abia State.
The Speaker of the Abia State House of Assembly, Emmanuel Ihuoma Emeruwa who is the member representing Aba South, disclosed this in a statement following a reception held at the Aba South Local Government Council Headquarters.
Emeruwa said the defectors, described as “prominent leaders” of the PDP, were formally welcomed into the Labour Party amid growing support for the party across the state.
“It is on record that many party members in opposition parties are already admirers of the Labour Party in spirit, and they have long praised our administration before formally joining,” he stated.
He noted that the new entrants are experienced politicians with strong grassroots influence, adding that their decision reflects increasing confidence in the leadership of Alex Chioma Otti, Governor of Abia State.
Emeruwa also expressed appreciation to key stakeholders who attended the event, including former member of the House of Representatives Chimaobi Ebisike, Special Assistant to the Governor Kingsley Nwaigburu, and the Mayor of Aba South LGA Obialor Anyanwu, among others.
According to him, the mass defection is a boost to the Labour Party’s strength in Abia and reinforces its resolve to secure the re-election of Governor Otti in 2027.
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