Abuja — Chairman of the Senate Committee on Reparation and Repatriation, Senator Ned Nwoko (Delta North), has formally announced his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
His defection letter was read on the Senate floor by President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, during Wednesday’s plenary session.
In his letter titled “Notice of Departure from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC),” Nwoko explained that his decision was based on the persistent crises plaguing the PDP, which have weakened its ability to function as an effective opposition.
According to Senator Nwoko, “The PDP, which once stood as a formidable platform for democratic participation and national development, has unfortunately been engulfed in persistent crises, ranging from internal divisions to a lack of clear leadership and direction.”
He expressed concern that the party’s instability poses a threat to Nigeria’s democracy, warning that “if urgent steps are not taken to address this national emergency, Nigeria risks sliding into a dangerous one-party system, which history has shown to be detrimental to governance and national stability.”
The Senator urged the Senate to establish an Ad-Hoc Committee to investigate the internal crisis within the PDP and recommend solutions to safeguard Nigeria’s multi-party democracy.
“This committee should examine the root causes of the party’s internal implosion, engage relevant stakeholders, and propose reforms that will ensure the survival of a viable opposition in Nigeria,” Nwoko stated.
Despite his defection, Senator Nwoko pledged continued service to the people of Delta North and contributions to national progress. He also requested that his new party affiliation be reflected in the Senate’s records.
The defection marks another high-profile political shift amid ongoing realignments within Nigeria’s political
landscape.
