Five House of Representatives members who are of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from Enugu State have defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
They are Martins Oke, Anayo Onwuegbu, Nnamdi Agbo, Nnolim Nnaji, and Mark Obetta who announced their defection at Thursday’s plenary.
Their colleague who represents Bassa/Jos North Federal Constituency, is Daniel Asama, who dumped the Labour Party for the APC.
The Speaker of the House, Tajudeen Abbas, read the lawmakers’ letters of resignation from the PDP and the LP during plenary.
Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State, witnessed the defection.
According to the defectors, they dumped their former political platforms due to what they described as unresolved internal crises threatening the stability of the opposition parties.
In the 2023 general election, the LP won seven of the eight House of Representatives seats in Enugu State, while the PDP secured one, thus making the state lawmakers all members of APC.
Nnolim Nnaji, who represents Nkanu East/Nkanu West Federal Constituency, said they were influenced by the need to align with the project-oriented administration of Governor Mbah.
He said “just come to Enugu and see what is happening there. The governor is doing a lot for our people. We also want to bring our state to the centre.
“This is not just a political move — it is a bold step into the future! A step borne out of courage, clarity, and our shared determination to reposition Nkanu East and West for greatness.
“For too long, our dear Enugu State has remained in opposition, watching from the sidelines as others shaped the destiny of our nation and accessed opportunities that could have transformed our people’s lives. That era is over! We refuse to remain spectators when we can be key players in Nigeria’s progress.
“By aligning with the APC — the party steering national transformation — we are connecting our constituency to the heartbeat of national development. This alignment will bring more projects, more jobs, better infrastructure, and greater empowerment for our youths, women, and communities.
“This decision wasn’t made on impulse. It comes from deep reflection and a burning desire to see our people rise above limits and take their rightful place in the national spotlight.”
