Three key members of the Labour Party (LP) in Enugu State have defected to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in what is being described as a significant political shift in the state.
Leading the wave of defections was Hon. Dennis Agbo, a two-term member of the House of Representatives representing Igbo-Eze North/Udenu Federal Constituency. Agbo made the announcement on Wednesday, attributing his decision to the exceptional performance of Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, the ongoing internal crisis within the Labour Party, and pressure from his constituents.
“The performance of the Governor of Enugu State, His Excellency Dr. Peter Ndubisi Mbah since inauguration has been nothing short of outstanding,” Agbo said. “In deference to the popular wishes of the highly enterprising people of Igbo-Eze North/Udenu Federal Constituency, I have decided to resign my membership of the Labour Party and return to the People’s Democratic Party.”
On Thursday, two more lawmakers followed suit: Hon. Chidi Obetta, representing Nsukka/Igbo-Eze South Federal Constituency, and Hon. Malachi Okey Onyechi, representing Nsukka West State Constituency in the Enugu State House of Assembly.
Their defection was confirmed by Hon. Dan Nwomeh, media aide to Governor Mbah, who posted on social media: “Happening Now at the State PDP Headquarters: Three National and State Assembly Members rejoining PDP from LP.”
Agbo emphasized that aligning politically with Governor Mbah would enable stronger collaboration and better outcomes for his constituents. “Working from the same platform as Governor Mbah would create the synergy needed for greater development in both the constituency and the state,” he added.
The defections mark a significant boost for the PDP in Enugu State and reflect growing tensions within the Labour Party’s local structure.
