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Labour Party Defections: Lawmaker Reveals Potential Shift to APC Ahead of 2027 Elections
Etanabene Benedict, a Labour Party (LP) member in the House of Representatives, has revealed that several colleagues are considering defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Friday, December 6, Benedict attributed the moves to strategic positioning for the 2027 general elections.
This follows the defection of four LP lawmakers to the APC on Thursday, citing alleged internal crises within the party. The Labour Party, however, dismissed these claims, labeling them a pretext and threatening legal action against the defectors.
The party has also urged Speaker Tajudeen Abbas to declare the defectors’ seats vacant.
Benedict, representing the Okpe/Sapele/Uvwie federal constituency of Delta, explained that fear of political vulnerability under the LP banner is driving these defections.
“The trend of Edo and Ondo is frightening to them,” he stated, adding that some lawmakers doubt their chances of reelection if they remain in the Labour Party.
While acknowledging the possibility of more defections, Benedict denied any significant internal crisis in the party. “There are still many others in the Labour Party that are thinking along that line too,” he said, emphasizing that strategic calculations, rather than party issues, are motivating the moves.
The Labour Party’s response underscores its resolve to protect its political base, even as it faces challenges in retaining its lawmakers amid shifting political allegiances.
It was reported that bandits were seen in Kwara State and abducted six residents from Rukpete Village.
The incident was reported to have occurred on June 8 at about 11 p.m.
Sources revealed that seven people were initially taken, but an elderly man was later released, leaving six victims in captivity.
The rising cases of insecurity in the country remain quite alarming.
The state of the country is affecting many people, as they believe nowhere is safe, including schools where they keep their children.
It has been reported that some parents have started withdrawing their children from schools in Abuja.
It can be noted that rumours of bandits being sighted near a school triggered panic, causing parents to hurriedly remove their children for safety.
While the reports of bandits have not been confirmed, the school has also issued safety measures to ensure the protection of students within the premises.
It has been rumored that bandits have made their way to Lagos, and allegedly they were spotted in Ibeju-Lekki, where some residents became suspicious of them and reported the matter.
A clip of the group of men went viral online, and many people became concerned. Whether true or not, fear has been sparked among Lagosians as they worry that bandits may already be in the state. Even if the reports remain unconfirmed, many believe it is still a possibility worth paying attention to.
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