PDP, LP Chieftains Defect To APC In Cross River

Some chieftains of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Labour Party (LP) have defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Cross River State.

The defectors include PDP’s 2023 deputy governorship candidate, Lady Emana Duke Ambrose, Labour Party’s former senatorial candidate and a three-term House of Representatives member for Akamkpa/Biase Federal Constituency, Daniel Asuquo, and the state chairman of the People’s Redemption Party (PRP), Professor Edde Iji, along with their supporters.

Naijaonpoint reports that a former chieftain of the PDP in Enang Ayie Clan, Calabar Municipality Local Government Area of Cross River State, Ntufam Maurice Omini-Iso, also defected to APC.

Speaking at an interactive session in Calabar on Monday, he commended Governor Bassey Otu‘s performance, particularly in road rehabilitation and other developmental projects across the state.

“Governor Otu has shown exceptional dedication to governance, especially in infrastructure. Roads in my area and other parts of the state have been repaired, proving that he is truly delivering democratic dividends,”  Omini-Iso said.

He stated that the PDP is deeply fractured and lacks direction, adding that no politician would remain on a sinking ship.

“The PDP is deeply fractured and lacks direction. No serious politician would remain on a sinking ship when there is a better alternative,” he stated.

According to the Nigerian Tribune, Ambrose praised Governor Otu and President Bola Tinubu for their leadership in security, agriculture, education, and infrastructure, stating that their achievements influenced her decision to join the APC.

On his part, Asuquo, who was welcomed into the APC along with Ambrose, on Saturday, by Otu, promised to work for the victory of President Tinubu and the Governor.

“The President will, for the first time in Cross River State, win election overwhelmingly. With the Obedient movement collapsed into APC and with my friends from PDP, we are sure of 500,000 votes for Governor Otu and President Tininu in 2027,” he said.