Six members of the Enugu State House of Assembly, who were elected under the platform of the Labour Party (LP), have defected to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
The defection was announced during the Assembly’s plenary session on Thursday.
The defectors cited the “existence of irreconcilable division and incessant crisis within the Labour Party at the national level and across all the state chapters” as the reason for their decision.
They expressed regret over the Labour Party’s descent into a state of perpetual discord, with various factions embroiled in legal battles, which they believe has undermined the party’s ability to effectively serve the interests of the people.
The defectors mentioned the Abure and Apapa factions, as well as the national treasurer and the parent body, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), as some of the divisions within the party.
In their statement, the defectors expressed hope that the PDP would provide them with the platform to continue serving the interests of their constituents.
They also thanked the leadership of the Labour Party for their support.
The defectors include the Chief Whip of the House and member representing Igboeze North I, Hon. Ejike Eze; the House leader and member representing Enugu North, Hon. Johnson Ugwu; the member representing Enugu South Rural, Hon. Princess Ugwu; the member representing Nsukka East, Hon. Pius Ezeugwu; the member representing Igbo-Etiti West, Hon. Amuka Williams; and the member representing Oji River, Hon. Osita Eze.
The motion for their defection to be accepted was moved by Rt. Hon. Iloabuchi Aniagu and seconded by Rt. Hon. Jane Eneh.
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