Era of Defection: Another PDP Member in Abia Assembly Dumps Party for LP

The lawmaker representing Isiala Ngwa North constituency in the Abia State House of Assembly, Hon. Collins Ugochukwu a.k.a (Ochake), has defected to the labour Party (LP).

Hallmark Business reports that this development further reduced the number of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) lawmakers within the Abia State House of Assembly.

Ugochukwu’s defection to the LP was formally communicated in a letter he sent to the Speaker of the Abia State House of Assembly, Emmanuel Emeruwa, on Wednesday, April 2.

During a plenary session of the Abia Assembly, the Speaker read the letter, which confirmed that the legislator is now affiliated with the LP.

This development comes after Lucky Nweke Johnson, the representative for Isuikwuato constituency, left the PDP for the LP just a week ago, citing internal conflicts within his former party and the performance of Governor Alex Otti as his motivations.

Recall that Rowland Dennis, who represents Isiala Ngwa South constituency, had earlier defected from the PDP to the LP in February.

Political observers predict that the recent defection of Collins Ugochukwu may pose a significant challenge for the PDP in the lead-up to the 2027 elections, as Isiala Ngwa North, the constituency he represents, is one of the key local government areas that influence the outcome of gubernatorial elections in Abia.