Senator Kelvin Chukwu, representing Enugu East Senatorial District, has formally defected from the Labour Party (LP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
His defection was formally introduced throughout Wednesday’s plenary session of the Senate in Abuja.
The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, learn Chukwu’s letter of defection on the ground of the Purple Chamber, marking yet one more high-profile departure from the Labour Party in latest months.
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Within the letter, Senator Chukwu attributed his resolution to extended inside crises, lack of cohesion, and management tussles throughout the Labour Party, which he mentioned had made it tough for him to successfully discharge his legislative duties and ship on his marketing campaign guarantees to his constituents.
“My resolution to go away the Labour Party is born out of the irreconcilable inside divisions and destabilization which have weakened the social gathering’s capability to perform as a reputable opposition platform. I consider that by becoming a member of the APC, I can higher serve the individuals of Enugu East and contribute meaningfully to nationwide improvement,” the letter partly learn.
Chukwu, who succeeded his late brother, Senator Chimaroke Chukwu, after the 2023 elections, was one of many outstanding Labour Party lawmakers from the South East.
Reacting to the defection, Senate President Akpabio welcomed Senator Chukwu to the APC caucus, assuring him of full assist in his legislative duties.
“We welcome our brother to the progressives’ household. Collectively, we are going to proceed to work for the unity and improvement of our nice nation,” Akpabio mentioned.
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