Political Sh*ckwave: Two Rivers Senators Defect From PDP To APC

Two senators from Rivers State, believed to be loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, have formally defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

The senators are Onyesoh Alwell, who represents the Rivers East Senatorial District, and Barry Mpigi, representing the Rivers South East Senatorial District.

Their defection letters were read during Tuesday’s plenary session by Senate President Godswill Akpabio. In the letters, the lawmakers attributed their decision to the ongoing internal crisis within the PDP.

The senators’ defection occurred on the same day six members of the House of Representatives from Rivers State also announced their exit from the PDP for the APC.

The defecting House members similarly cited leadership challenges and instability within the PDP, arguing that the situation had hindered their ability to effectively represent their constituencies.

Their individual defection letters, read on the floor of the House by Speaker Abbas Tajudeen, stated that the decision was taken after extensive consultations with constituents and key political stakeholders.

All the lawmakers who left the PDP for the APC are known allies of the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike.

The House of Representatives members who defected are:

• Hon. Solomon Bob

• Hon. Victor Obuzor

• Hon. Dumnamene Dekor

• Hon. Cyril Hart

• Hon. Blessing Amadi

• Hon. Felix Nwaeke