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The Digest:

Senator Kelvin Chukwu, representing Enugu East, has defected from the opposition Labour Party (LP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The move was announced at the Senate plenary and justified by the "collapse of internal democracy" within his former party

Key Points:
  • Senate President Godswill Akpabio officially announced the defection on Tuesday.
  • Senator Chukwu cited the "tattered nature" and lack of internal democracy in the Labour Party as his reason for leaving.
  • The ruling APC's strength in the Senate has increased, now holding 73 out of 109 seats.
  • The main opposition PDP holds 28 seats, while the Labour Party's count has dwindled to just 4.
  • Akpabio welcomed the defector but stated Nigeria would not become a one-party state.
  • This move continues the trend of political realignments ahead of the next election cycle.
  • The defection further consolidates the APC's legislative dominance.
This cross-carpeting significantly alters the balance of power in the Senate, weakening the opposition and strengthening the ruling party's grip.

Sources: Vanguard