{
  "id": 13765876,
  "title": "APGA financier, Ibezi dumps Soludo, joins Obi, Umeh in NDC",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/apga-financier-ibezi-dumps-soludo-joins-obi-umeh-in-ndc",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-11T17:49:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/11/apga-financier-ibezi-dumps-soludo-joins-obi-umeh-in-ndc/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former House of Representatives member, Hon. Ifeanyichukwu Ibezi, recently defected from the ruling All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in Anambra State to join the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). The 2026 event took place on October 10, 2026, during which Ibezi declared his support for presidential candidate Mr Peter Obi and re-election candidate Senator Victor Umeh, representing Anambra Central Senatorial District. The move was seen as a significant setback for APGA and its local candidates ahead of upcoming elections.\n\nAt a reception held in Ibezi's honor, he expressed his unwavering support for the NDC candidates in Idemili North and South, as well as Orumba North and South federal constituencies, Eric Anyamene and Hon. Okwudili Nwankwo, respectively. The former federal lawmaker pledged to rally his supporters to ensure a successful campaign for these candidates. Ibezi was officially welcomed into the NDC alongside numerous supporters from his Idemili area, who also abandoned APGA, viewing him as their trusted political leader. Senator Umeh praised Ibezi's grassroots background, emphasizing his proven ability to deliver results.",
  "summary": "Former member of the House of Representatives and strong financier of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, Hon. Ifeanyichukwu Ibezi, on Saturday dumped the ruling party in Anambra State and joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, abandoning Governor Prof. Chukwuma Soludo’s political camp. Ibezi formally joined the NDC, declaring support for the presidential ambition of […] APGA…",
  "key_points": [
    "Former APGA member Ibezi defects to NDC on October 10, 2026",
    "Supports presidential candidate Peter Obi and senator candidate Victor Umeh",
    "Abandoned APGA ahead of upcoming elections, rallying supporters to NDC"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}