Senator Godswill Akpabio, the Senate President, has issued a stern warning to Labour Party 2023 Presidential candidate, Peter Obi and other politicians to desist from holding membership in two political parties.
Akpabio, speaking during a National Assembly session, stated in clear terms that it is against the constitution of the country to belong to more than one political party.
“You can’t say you’re a member of ADC, but I remain a member of the Labour Party. You can’t belong to two political parties. It’s only one party that will contest the election,” Akpabio said in a statement.
Political experts consider Akpabio’s remarks a jab at Obi and Atiku, who were present at the African Democratic Congress (ADC) summit over the weekend, fueling speculation about a possible new alliance.
The Senate President, who served as Governor of Akwa Ibom State from 2007 to 2015, said while the APC welcomes defectors, the health of the country’s democracy depends on a vibrant opposition.
Akpabio showered encomium on the House of Representatives for maintaining relative peace compared to past legislative sessions, some of which were marred by physical confrontations.