Another House of Reps Member Dumps PDP, Joins APC Ahead of 2025 Elections
Defection Continues as Another House of Reps Member Leaves PDP for APC
The lawmaker representing Apa/Agatu Federal Constituency of Benue State, Ojema Ojotu, has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
His defection was announced in a letter read during Tuesday’s plenary, which was presided over by Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu.
Naija News reports that Ojotu, the chairman of the House Committee on Inland Water Ways, said his defection was prompted by the persistent internal crisis in the PDP and unresolved leadership issues.
He added that the APC presents a more stable platform for him to continue representing the people of his constituency and contribute to national development.
The letter reads, “I wish to formally notify the Speaker and my honourable colleagues of my decision to resign my membership of the Peoples Democratic Party with effect from Wednesday, 8th October, 2025.
“This decision has become necessary due to the persistent internal crisis, unresolved leadership tussle and deep divisions within the party from the national to the federal constituency, giving the party a rudderless direction.
“After wide consultations with my family, key stakeholders, political associates and the good people of my constituency, I have decided to align with the All Progressives Congress (APC). A platform which I believe offers more progressive environment to continue serving the interest of my people and contributing to national developments.”
The defection is the latest in a series of defections that have hit the PDP ahead of the 2027 elections in Nigeria.