Senator for Imo East and a member of the Labour Party (LP), Ezenwa Onyewuchi has switched his allegiance to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
On Tuesday, Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced Onyewuchi’s defection during a session in the Senate chamber.
Imo Governor Hope Uzodimma, who also chairs the Progressives Governors Forum (PGF), was present when the letter was read.
In his letter, Onyewuchi cited Section 68(1g) of the Nigerian Constitution for his decision.
He attributed his move to ongoing divisions and crises within the Labour Party that led to his previous election to the Senate.
“The decision is in line with Section 68(1g) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, as amended. Imo State and the entire South-East remain unified under the capable leadership of Governor Hope Uzodimma,” the letter stated.
Following the announcement, Akpabio instructed the sergeant-at-arms to assign Onyewuchi a new seat among the APC majority.
The Labour Party now has five senators remaining in the upper legislative chamber.
