Two Reps members defect to APP

Two members of the 10th House of Representatives on Wednesday defected to Action Peoples Party (APP).

The two lawmakers namely: Hon. Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere was a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and Hon. Mathew Nwaogu was a member of Labour Party (LP).

Their separate letters of defection were read on the floor of the House by the Speaker Abbas Tajudeen as the House resumed from the Sallah recess.

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In their letters, both lawmakers cited internal crises within their former parties as the primary reason for their decision to join the APP, noting that the development had hindered effective political participation and representation.

In a swift move to consolidate its growing caucus, the APP has announced the appointment of Hon. Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere as the Party’s House of Representatives Caucus Leader.

The National Chairman of the party, Barrister Uche Nnadi, who was present at the plenary, formally welcomed the defecting lawmakers into the party.

He described their decision as a bold step towards strengthening democratic values and deepening effective representation.

Barrister Nnadi further assured that the APP remains committed to providing a credible platform for progressive lawmakers dedicated to people-oriented governance.

He emphasised that the inclusion of the new members would enhance the party’s influence and legislative impact within the National Assembly.

The APP reiterated its openness to like-minded leaders across the country and reaffirmed its resolve to continue building a formidable political force anchored on accountability, service, and national development.