As plenary resumed at the House of Representatives on Thursday, five lawmakers from the Labour Party (LP) defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC)
The defectors include Esosa Iyawe (Edo), Tochukwu Okere (Imo), Donatus Matthew (Kaduna), Bassey Akiba (Cross River), and Daulyop Fom (Plateau).
Additionally, Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu (Delta), a lawmaker and daughter of former Delta State Governor James Ibori, left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to join the APC.
The defecting lawmakers cited internal divisions within the Labour Party as their main reason for leaving.
The Labour Party, after over 20 years of its formation, made significant strides in mainstream politics during the 2023 elections, securing six Senate seats and more than 34 House of Representatives seats. This marked a dramatic rise compared to its performance in the 2019 National Assembly elections, where it failed to win any seats.
Despite the success of its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, who finished third in the 2023 election, many expected the LP to emerge as a strong opposition alongside the PDP. However, internal disputes within the party following the elections have hindered its progress.
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