2027: NDC loses over 6,000 members to PDP in Enugu
The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, have suffered a setback in Enugu State as over 6000 members defected to the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Enugu State. DAILY POST reports that the defectors, who were led by Mr Godwin Obasi, were received by the PDP leadership in Enugu, the state capital, on Saturday. Giving reasons for their […] 2027: NDC loses over 6,000 members to PDP in Enugu
In Enugu State, Nigeria, the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has experienced a significant setback with over 6,000 members defecting to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). This mass defection, led by Mr. Godwin Obasi, took place in the state capital, Enugu, on Saturday. Obasi stated that the party had chosen unpopular candidates for various elective positions, leading to the defection.
He affirmed that this decision was a personal choice and that all defectors, from all 260 wards and 17 local government areas in the state, had joined the PDP.
Receiving the defectors, PDP governorship candidate in Enugu, Chief Uche Nnaji, assured them of their welcome in the party. Nnaji criticized the current Enugu government, stating it had failed to fulfill its promises. He alleged that the All Progressives Congress (APC) government had only increased taxes and that pension payments for citizens were non-existent.
Nnaji questioned why Enugu residents were not receiving pensions and gratuities like those in Imo and Anambra states, and criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for releasing more funds to all states than the previous governors combined.
Chief Basil Ani, a PDP chieftain, praised the decision of over 6,000 NDC members to join the PDP, calling it a substantial boost for the party.
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