JUST IN: Prominent Senator Formally Defects to APC, Details Emerge
- The Nigerian Senate has confirmed the defection of Senator Ned Nwoko (representing Delta North) to the All Progressives Congress (APC)
- Senator Nwoko had resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) before he was welcomed to the ruling APC
- According to Nwoko, the current crisis rocking the PDP poses a threat to his political career and aspiration
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FCT, Abuja - Senator Ned Munir Nwoko representing Delta North senatorial district in the national assembly has formally defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) on the floor of the Senate.
Senator Nwoko was elected into the Nigerian Senate in 2023 on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Source: UGC
Legit.ng recalls that Nwoko officially announced his defection to the ruling APC on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 in his hometown of Idumuje Ugboko, Aniocha North local government area of Delta state.
The federal lawmaker declared his support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's “Renewed Hope” and policies for the country.
The lawmaker’s Director of Communications, Hon. Gloria Okolugbo, said Nwoke decided to defect to the APC after being frustrated with the PDP’s inability to support his developmental goals for the Anioma people.
According to The Nation, Senate President Godswill Akpabio read Nwoko’s letter of defection to APC during plenary on Wednesday, February 5, 2025.
In the letter, Nwoko attributed his action to the crisis rocking the PDP in Delta state.
As reported by Channels TV, thunderous chants erupted as he was escorted to the majority wing of the Upper Chamber.
Akpabio urged the Senate to establish an ad hoc committee to investigate the ongoing crisis within the PDP.
The senate president said there is need for a viable opposition to safeguard Nigeria’s political landscape and ensure a balanced democratic process.
Ned Nwoko backs creation of Anioma state
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Nwoko said the agitation for Anioma state has always been driven by the Anioma people who are of Igbo descent and reside in the northern part of Delta state.
The lawmaker said the Anioma people, though located in Delta, share a distinct Igbo cultural identity that is remarkably different from the Urhobo and Itsekiri ethnic groups in the state.
Nwoko asserted that state creation has historically been a tool for promoting unity, addressing ethnic grievances, and fostering development, and Igbo ancestors endorsed Anioma state.
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