ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- In a significant political move ahead of the 2027 elections, the member representing Aba North and South Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Alex Ikwechegh, has officially defected from the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) to the Labour Party (LP).
Ikwechegh announced his decision on Tuesday after a private meeting with Governor Alex Otti at the governor’s residence in Nvosi, Isiala Ngwa South Local Government Area.
He described the visit as an opportunity to formally inform the governor of his defection and receive his blessings as the party’s national leader.
“I visited the governor this evening to receive his blessings. I have received my Labour Party card as a new member,” Ikwechegh told journalists.
He clarified that despite recent interactions with President Bola Tinubu at an Iftar event, his decision was not influenced by the All Progressives Congress (APC).
“There have been speculations that after I met with the President, I joined the APC. This is not true. We went to observe the Iftar with the President,” he explained.
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The lawmaker said his defection was inspired by Governor Otti’s performance and leadership style, noting that the transformation visible in Abia State under Otti influenced his political alignment.
1He described the Labour Party as the ideal platform for progressive-minded politicians and urged residents to register with the party, promising an online registration link soon.
Also welcoming Ikwechegh, LP caucus leader in the National Assembly, Ginger Onwusibe, highlighted the defection as a strategic gain for the party and expressed confidence that it would strengthen the LP ahead of the 2027 general election.
He likened the move to a football club signing a talented player, praising Ikwechegh’s potential contributions under the LP platform.