A fresh round of political realignments has swept through the House of Representatives, with several lawmakers announcing their departure from their original parties for new political platforms, particularly the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Among those who defected from the Labour Party (LP) to the ADC is Hon. Uchenna Harris Okonkwo, representing Idemili North/South Federal Constituency. Also making the same move is Hon. Peter Ifeanyi Uzokwe of Nnewi North/South Federal Constituency, who left the Young Progressives Party (YPP) to join the ADC.
Hon. Seyi Sowunmi, representing Ojo Federal Constituency, and Hon. Jesse Okey-Joe Onuakalusi of Oshodi-Isolo II also dumped the Labour Party for the ADC. Others who joined the ADC from the LP include Hon. Murphy Osaro Omaruyi (Egor/Ikpoba-Okha), Hon. Victor Afamefuna Osigwe (Ogbaru), Hon. Peter Udogalanya Aniekwe (Anambra East/Anambra West), and Hon. Professor Oby Lilian Orogbu (Awka North/Awka South).
Meanwhile, a number of lawmakers from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) announced their defection to the APC. They include Hon. Dr. Midala Usman Belami (Askira-Uba/Hawul), Rt. Hon. Kwamoti Bitrus Laori (Demsa/Numan/Lamurde), Hon. Mohammed Inuwa Bassi (Mayo Belwa/Ganye/Jada/Toungo), Hon. Jaafaru Chiroma Yakubu (Bali/Gassol), Hon. Sadiq Bass Tafida (Jalingo/Yorro/Zing), Hon. Zakaria Dauda Nyampa (Michika/Madagali), and Hon. Kobis Ari Thimnu (Guyuk/Shelleng).
In a similar development, two members of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) also crossed over to the APC. They are Hon. Dankawu Idris, representing Kumbotso Federal Constituency, and Hon. Hussain Hassan Shehu of Nasarawa Federal Constituency.
The latest defections underscore the continuing shifts within Nigeria’s political landscape as parties reposition ahead of future political contests.
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