More LP members defect to PDP in Enugu

The Labour Party (LP) members representing Igboeze/Udenu and Igboeze South/Nsukka Federal Constituencies, Dennis Agbo and Mark-Chidi Obetta, respectively, on Thursday, defected to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Enugu.

Defecting along with them were the member representing Nsukka West State Constituency, Malachi-Okey Onyechi.

On Tuesday, two LP chieftains, Emeka Mamah and Titus Odo, defected to the PDP barely two weeks after the LP governorship candidate for the 2023 elections, Chijioke Edeoga, dumped the LP for the PDP.

The defectors were members of the PDP who dumped the party during the 2023 general elections for the LP.

Speaking during the defection at the PDP Secretariat in Enugu, Mr Onyechi expressed happiness to have united with his former party, pledging to work harmoniously to move the party forward.

He extolled Governor Peter Mbah’s developmental strides, saying that he had instituted N2 billion project domiciled across 260 political wards in Enugu.

On his part, Mr Obetta explained that his return to the PDP was predicated on the development indices in Enugu, especially in transport, education, health, and hospitality.

“Enugu State will achieve more if everyone partners with Mbah,” he said.

Mr Agbo also thanked his constituents for their understanding, describing them as great people.

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He revealed that after their defection from the LP, there would be no LP again in Enugu State, saying that it would be very difficult for the opposition in Enugu State.

He lauded Mr Mbah for his visionary leadership, saying he deserved a second term.

Welcoming them, the PDP Chairman in Enugu, Martin Chukwunwike, expressed happiness and excitement over their decision to return to their former party.

“With their defection the trouble we encountered in 2023 election is over. The tsunami is over and 2027 will be seamless,” he said. (NAN)