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Huge blow hits Aiku, PDP as key members defect to APC in Delta state

Akan Anwankwo
Last updated: 2023/01/23 at 11:07 PM
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Nine key members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Delta state have defected to the ruling party the All Progressive Congress (APC), Leadership reports.

The list comprises a member of the Board of Trustees (BoT), three former members of the House of Representatives and a former commissioner.

Others include two erstwhile speakers of the state assembly, lawmakers, five former commissioners and others.

Here are the names of the defectors as follows: 

Hon Mercy Almona Isei, former commissioner and three-time former member, House of Representatives 

Hon Daniel Reyenieju, three-time House of Reps member Hon Olisa Imegwu, former member, House of Reps and former Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly 

Hon Monday Igbuya, the immediate past speaker of the state legislature 

Chief Judith Enamuotor – member BoT of the PDP and a former commissioner 

Hon Timi Tonye, former commissioner and former member, Delta state assembly 

Hon Evans Iwurie, former commissioner and former assembly member 

Dr Karo Ilolo, former commissioner for urban renewal and youth development Chief 

Pius Ovbije, former commissioner of DESOPADEC

The defection has come as a huge shock with barely five weeks into the 2023 general elections.

Meanwhile, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) recently suspended some members for anti-party activities.

Former Enugu state governor Chimaroke Nnamani is the biggest name among the suspended members.

And Rivers state Governor Nyesom Wike has condemned the move made by the party and has asked for a proper handling of the matter in court.

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Bio: Akan Anwankwo is a news editor and a graduate of English Language at the University of Lagos. He has more than a decade of experience in journalism and finds fulfilment in his career. Contact: Akan.Anwankwo [at] news.ng
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