Senator Ned Nwoko (Delta North), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Reparation and Repatriation, has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
His defection letter was read on the Senate floor by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during Wednesday’s plenary session.
In his letter titled “Notice of Departure from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC),” Nwoko explained that his decision was based on the persistent crises plaguing the PDP, which have weakened its ability to function as an effective opposition.
According to Senator Nwoko, “The PDP, which once stood as a formidable platform for democratic participation and national development, has unfortunately been engulfed in persistent crises, ranging from internal divisions to a lack of clear leadership and direction.”
He expressed concern that the party’s instability poses a threat to Nigeria’s democracy, warning that “if urgent steps are not taken to address this national emergency, Nigeria risks sliding into a dangerous one-party system, which history has shown to be detrimental to governance and national stability.”
The Senator urged the Senate to establish an Ad-Hoc Committee to investigate the internal crisis within the PDP and recommend solutions to safeguard Nigeria’s multi-party democracy.
“This committee should examine the root causes of the party’s internal implosion, engage relevant stakeholders, and propose reforms that will ensure the survival of a viable opposition in Nigeria,” Nwoko stated.
Despite switching parties, Senator Nwoko vowed to remain dedicated to serving the people of Delta North and contributing to national development. He also requested an official update of his party affiliation in the Senate’s records.
His defection is yet another significant political move amid ongoing realignments in Nigeria’s political sphere.
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