Labour Party Chairman in Enugu East Defects to APC with Entire Ward Executive

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The Chairman of the Labour Party (LP) in Enugu East Local Government Area, Afam Joseph Ogbene, has resigned from the party and defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Ogbene, who addressed APC leaders and a large crowd of supporters, cited the foresight and purposeful leadership of Governor Peter Mbah as the reason for his decision. He described his experience with the Labour Party as futile due to internal crises and betrayal, and expressed confidence in Governor Mbah's leadership and developmental strides.

Ogbene's defection was a collective decision made with the entire ward executive, and they have committed to supporting Governor Mbah in his mission to rebuild and transform Enugu State.

The defection of Ogbene and his team has been described as historic, marking the total collapse of the Labour Party in Enugu East Local Government Area. The Commissioner for Rural Development, Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Deacon Okey Ogbodo, commended their courage and urged other political leaders in the South-East to align with the national political mainstream.

Key Takeaways:

  • Afam Joseph Ogbene, Chairman of the Labour Party in Enugu East Local Government Area, has resigned from the party and defected to the APC.
  • The defection was a collective decision made with the entire ward executive, citing confidence in Governor Peter Mbah's leadership and developmental strides.
  • Ogbene described his experience with the Labour Party as futile due to internal crises and betrayal.
  • The defection has been described as historic, marking the total collapse of the Labour Party in Enugu East Local Government Area.
  • Governor Mbah's defection to the APC has been cited as a major factor in the rapid political realignment sweeping across the state.
  • Ogbode urged other political leaders in the South-East to align with the national political mainstream, stressing the importance of working within the national power structure.

Statistics:

  • Over 1,000 supporters attended the event at Umuchigbo, Iji-Nike Civic Centre.
  • The Commissioner for Rural Development, Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Deacon Okey Ogbodo, welcomed Ogbene and his supporters into the APC.

Sources:

  • Ogbene, Afam Joseph. "My Resignation and Defection: A New Era for Enugu East LGA." [Source: The address was given at the Umuchigbo, Iji-Nike Civic Centre, no date provided]
  • "Labour Party Chairman, Ogbene Resigns, Joins APC." [Source: Nigerian Tribune, no date provided]