APC Strikes Again As Delta Labour Rep Jumps Ship

Ngozi Okolie, the representative for Aniocha/Oshimili Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has officially defected from the Labour Party (LP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Speaking to journalists at his residence in Asaba on Saturday, Okolie voiced his dissatisfaction with the state of the Labour Party, describing it as disorganised and lacking clear direction—factors he said heavily influenced his decision to leave.

According to the lawmaker, the move to APC is intended to fast-track development and attract meaningful projects to his constituency.

“Many people are leaving their parties for the APC, and today I’ve decided to do the same,” Okolie said. “While the future remains uncertain, I believe this step will bring significant progress and infrastructure to my people.”

He did not hold back in his criticism of the Labour Party, describing it as riddled with internal strife and lacking leadership.

“To be frank, the Labour Party is currently in a chaotic state. There’s no leadership, no clear vision, and the unresolved internal issues are holding us back,” he stated. “Remaining in such a party would only hinder my performance at the National Assembly and limit what I can do for my constituents.”

Emphasising that his decision was rooted in the desire to deliver results for his constituency, Okolie said the APC offers a stronger platform for effective representation.

“If I continue to wait for the Labour Party to fix its problems, I’ll be wasting time. I believe that joining a more stable party will allow me to better serve my community,” he added.

Okolie also noted the growing momentum behind the APC in Delta State, citing the alignment of the state governor and traditional rulers with the ruling party as a strategic reason for his defection.

“For now, I’m aligning with the APC. You can see that even traditional rulers in Delta have endorsed the president, the state governor is with APC, and even PDP members are switching sides. Joining them is in the best interest of my constituency,” he concluded.