Three Labour Party lawmakers, including two federal representatives and a state assembly member, have defected to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Enugu State, citing Governor Mbah’s developmental strides
[dropcap]I[/dropcap]n a significant political development, Labour Party (LP) members representing Igboeze/Udenu and Igboeze South/Nsukka Federal Constituencies, Mr. Dennis Agbo and Mark-Chidi Obetta, respectively, along with Mr. Malachi-Okey Onyechi, representing Nsukka West State Constituency, have defected to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Enugu State.
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This defection follows the recent move by two LP chieftains, Prince Emeka Mamah and Titus Odo, and the 2023 LP governorship candidate, Chijioke Edeoga, who also rejoined the PDP.
The defecting lawmakers were originally PDP members who switched to the LP during the 2023 general elections.
Speaking at the PDP Secretariat in Enugu, Mr. Onyechi expressed his satisfaction at rejoining his former party and pledged to work towards its advancement.
He commended Governor Peter Mbah’s developmental initiatives, particularly the N2 billion project across 260 political wards in Enugu.
Mr. Obetta cited Governor Mbah’s focus on transport, education, health, and hospitality as reasons for his return to the PDP, emphasizing that collaboration with the governor would lead to further development in Enugu State.
Mr. Agbo thanked his constituents for their understanding and predicted the decline of the LP in Enugu State, asserting that the opposition would face significant challenges.
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PDP Chairman in Enugu, Dr. Martin Chukwunwike, welcomed the defectors, expressing optimism that their return would resolve the challenges faced during the 2023 elections and ensure a smooth victory in 2027.
Quadri Olaitan is a journalist and contributor to Freelanews.com, covering news, public affairs, and human-interest stories.
