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2027: Over 6,000 NDC members defect to PDP in Enugu

Over 6,000 members of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, led by Godwin Obasi, have defected to the Peoples Democratic Party in Enugu State ahead of 2027. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-over-6000-ndc-members-defect-to-pdp-in-enugu/

2027: Over 6,000 NDC members defect to PDP in Enugu

More than 6,000 members of the Nigeria Democratic Congress have defected to the Peoples Democratic Party in Enugu State. According to the Daily Post Nigeria, they were led by Godwin Obasi.

The defectors cited the NDC's choice of unpopular candidates for elective positions as the reason for their defection. Obasi stated that they are from all 260 wards and 17 local government areas in the state.

The PDP leadership in Enugu, including the party's governorship candidate, Chief Uche Nnaji, received the defectors. Nnaji criticised the current government in Enugu, saying it had failed to fulfil its promises.

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