Two lawmakers in Anambra House of Assembly have announced their defection from All Progressives Congress (APC) and All Progressive Grand Alliance, (APGA) to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), ahead of the 2023 general elections. Our Correspondent reports that the lawmakers, Messrs Douglas Egbuna (Onitsha North I) and John Nwokoye (Awka North), announced their defection at plenary in Awka on Tuesday.
Speaking, Hon Egbuna, Deputy Minority Whip said “I’m pleased to announce my defection from APC to PDP over reasons best known to me.” Also speaking, Nwokoye said: “I want to also officially announce my defection to PDP for personal reasons. I’m no longer a member of APGA and neither am I a member of APC.”
The Minority Leader, Mr Onyebuchi Offor (Ekwusigo), welcomed the lawmakers to PDP, even as he commended them for their decision. “I thank you for making the decision to join our accommodating party. We welcome you into our midst as members of PDP in the House of Assembly,” he said. Reports have that the defection has increased the number of PDP members in the assembly from six to eight.