The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) on Wednesday consolidated its dominance in the Senate, gaining 72 seats following the defection of Senator Kelvin Chukwu from the Labour Party (LP) to its fold.
Chukwu, who represents Enugu East Senatorial District, announced his defection during plenary, citing internal crisis and loss of direction within the Labour Party as reasons for his decision.
Chukwu, who replaced his late brother, Oyibo Chukwu, as the Labour Party’s candidate in the 2023 general election, said his decision followed “extensive consultations” with his constituents, political associates, and stakeholders across Enugu State.
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In a letter addressed to the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and read during plenary, Chukwu cited internal wrangling, leadership crises, and lack of direction within the LP as reasons for his defection.
“Recent developments within the Labour Party, including internal wranglings, leadership crises, policy disagreements, and lack of focus at both state and national levels, have made it increasingly difficult for me to effectively discharge my duties to my constituents,” he said.
“After careful reflection, I am convinced that the All Progressives Congress, under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, provides a more stable, progressive, and inclusive platform for achieving our shared goals of economic growth, good governance, and national unity.”
Chukwu added that his move was driven by a desire to “bring more dividends of democracy” to his constituents and better represent their interests in the Senate.
Responding, Senate President Akpabio welcomed the defector, joking that he was no longer worried about the shrinking opposition in the chamber.
“I have always worried about the left side of the aisle, but I’m no longer worried.
“If they like, let them all move here,” Akpabio said, drawing laughter from lawmakers.
Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, described the defection as a testament to the APC’s growing influence, saying it showed that “the APC is doing well.”
However, Abba Moro, (PDP–Benue South), the Senate Minority Leader, reminded Chukwu that he entered the Senate on what he called a “sympathy vote,” noting that the Labour Party ticket was given to him on compassionate grounds after his brother, Oyibo Chukwu, was assassinated in February 2023, shortly before the election.
Moro, however, said he would “reserve the story of Senator Chukwu’s defection for another day.”