Four Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) members in Nigeria’s House of Representatives from Rivers State have officially defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). This move signals ongoing political realignment in the oil-rich state.
Lawmakers Switching Allegiances
The defecting federal lawmakers include:
- Manuchim Umezuruike (Port Harcourt I Federal Constituency)
- Boniface Emerengwa (Ikwerre/Emuoha Federal Constituency)
- Awake-Inombek Abiante (Andoni/Opobo Federal Constituency)
- Boma Goodhead (Asari-Toru Federal Constituency)
Political Implications
This development highlights increasing alignment shifts among Rivers State politicians. Recent political changes at the state level appear to be influencing federal representatives’ affiliations.
The mass defection represents a significant setback for PDP in Rivers State. It strengthens APC’s position in the National Assembly. Political analysts view this as part of broader realignment trends in Nigeria’s Niger Delta region.
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