Umeha Reveals Explosive Reasons For Ditching Labour Party For APC

Sunday Umeha, the House of Representatives member representing Udi/Ezeagu Federal Constituency in Enugu State, has reaffirmed his unwavering commitment to offering quality representation to his constituents.

Umeha explained that his decision to leave the Labour Party (LP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC) was driven by the persistent leadership crises plaguing the party at both national and state levels. According to him, staying in the LP would amount to political suicide given its current instability.

He made this disclosure in a letter addressed to his constituents following his official defection announcement, which was read during Thursday’s plenary session in the House of Representatives.

In the letter, Umeha emphasized that he aims to strategically connect Enugu State and the South East region to the central government. While expressing gratitude to the LP for the platform it initially provided, he lamented that the party has deteriorated into a shadow of its former self.

“Dear Constituents and Fellow Nigerians,

“After extensive consultations with leaders in the Ezeagu-Udi Federal Constituency, political associates, and friends both locally and in the diaspora, I have formally resigned from the Labour Party. My resignation and defection to the ruling APC were officially presented today on the floor of the House in accordance with relevant laws governing such transitions.

“This decision, made with a profound sense of responsibility, was necessitated by the ongoing and unresolved leadership crises within the LP. In a representative democracy like ours, a strong and stable political platform is essential. Remaining in a party that is in decline would not only be detrimental to my political future but also to the interests of my constituents, whose mandate I proudly bear.”

Umeha, who serves as the Deputy Chairman of the House Committee on Justice, reiterated his dedication to the progress and development of his constituency.