{
  "id": 7331714,
  "title": "2027: Two Reps, ex-lawmaker defect to APP, clinch NASS tickets",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/2027-two-reps-ex-lawmaker-defect-to-app-clinch-nass-tickets-7331714",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-14T14:12:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/2027-two-reps-ex-lawmaker-defect-to-app-clinch-nass-tickets/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Action Peoples Party (APP) has announced the defection of two serving House of Representatives members and a former lawmaker to the party. This move is anticipated to bolster the party's political structure and its campaign for a new governance approach in the upcoming 2027 general elections. According to a Monday statement by APP chieftain and House of Representatives member, Ikenga Ugochinyere, the defectors are Boma Goodhead, Alozie Ikechi, and Uju Chima. App revealed that all three were listed as INEC's final candidates for the 2027 National Assembly elections. Goodhead represents Akuku-Toru/Asari-Toru Federal Constituency in Rivers State, Ikechi represents Obingwa/Ugwunagbo/Osisioma Federal Constituency in Abia State, and Chima, a former member representing Oguta/Ohaji-Egbema/Oru West Federal Constituency in Imo State, is seeking a return to the National Assembly under APP. Ugochinyere hailed the defections as a significant addition to the party ahead of the 2027 elections, emphasizing APP's focus on the people's interests.",
  "summary": "Two serving House of Reps members and a former lawmaker have defected to the Action Peoples Party (APP) and secured National Assembly tickets for 2027. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-two-reps-ex-lawmaker-defect-to-app-clinch-nass-tickets/",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "2027: Two Reps, ex-lawmaker defect to APP, clinch NASS tickets",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/2027-two-reps-ex-lawmaker-defect-to-app-clinch-nass-tickets",
        "published": "2026-09-14T13:48:04.000Z"
      }
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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."
}