Hon. Ugochukwu Collins, the lawmaker representing Isiala Ngwa North in the Abia State House of Assembly, has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the Labour Party (LP).
His departure follows a similar move by political figure Lucky Johnson and marks another setback for the PDP in the state.
The defection was officially announced in a letter to the Speaker of the Abia State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emmanuel Emeruwa, during Wednesday’s plenary session.
Sources suggest that Collins’ decision was influenced by internal crises within the PDP, a lack of direction, and the increasing influence of the Labour Party under Governor Alex Otti’s leadership.
Political analysts anticipate that Collins’ defection could trigger a wider shift within the state’s political landscape, with more lawmakers and supporters potentially joining the Labour Party.
PDP Abia Loses Another Lawmaker as Hon. Ugochukwu Collins Dumps Party for Labour Party
As the 2027 elections approach, the PDP’s dominance in Abia State appears to be weakening, while the Labour Party continues to strengthen its foothold.
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