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Benue rep defects from Labour Party to APC

BY Samuel Akpan

September 28, 2021 12:53 PM

Godday Samuel Odagboyi, member of the house of representatives, has defected from the Labour Party (LP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Femi Gbajabiamila, speaker of the house, announced Odagboyi’s defection on the floor of the green chamber on Tuesday.

Odagboyi, who represents Apa/Agatu federal constituency of Benue state, said he defected to the APC because of the “lingering crisis” in the LP.

“I have fully registered and commenced party activities. My exit has become necessary because of the lingering crisis on my former party. And your untiring leadership qualities displayed since the commencement of this assembly,” his letter reads.

There have been defections in the lower legislative chamber in recent weeks.

The ruling party has now gained at least 11 lawmakers within the past four months.