‘I’ve Received Alex Otti’s Blessing’ — Abia Rep Defects from APGA to LP

House of Representatives member Alex Ikwechegh has switched from the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) to the Labour Party (LP).

Speaking on Tuesday during a meeting with Abia Governor Alex Otti, Ikwechegh, the federal constituency representative for Aba North/Aba South, stated that the governor’s progress in the state was the reason he chose to join the LP.

“This evening, I went to see the governor to get his blessings. Ikwechegh stated, “As you may or may not be aware, I have received my Labour Party card as a new member of the party.”

“I feel compelled to join the Labour Party because I think the governor’s beliefs and manner of government align with mine.

“Abia State has been genuinely transformed by the governor. He has demonstrated that effective leadership is feasible in Nigeria.

“I have chosen to join the Labour Party because we have witnessed a man who genuinely cares about his people.

After meeting President Bola Tinubu at the State House last week, the lawmaker refuted rumors that he had joined the All Progressives Congress (APC).

There have been rumors that I joined the APC following my meeting with the president. “This is untrue,” he declared.

“I appreciate the president’s fatherly gesture, and we proceeded to observe the iftar together. I have nothing against my siblings who have chosen to join the City Boy Movement or the APC. Interest is at the heart of politics.

Ikwechegh encouraged Nigerians to sign up and join the LP, particularly those who lived in Abia.

Speaking as well, Ginger Onwusibe, a member from Abia’s Isiala Ngwa south/Isiala Ngwa north federal district, stated that Ikwechegh’s defection is a significant advantage for the LP.

He declared, “As caucus leader, I came with him to clearly demonstrate that he is now a member of the Labour Party.”

“Having him in our family makes us very happy. One of the Labour Party’s best acquisitions, this will show up in the 2027 election.

Onwusibe went on to say that Otti’s accomplishments and the work being done by Abia Labour Party members in the national legislature impressed Ikwechegh.