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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 former Nigerian president Goodluck Jonathan has allegedly purchased a presidential candidate form for the 2027 elections.
It can be noted that Jonathan served as Nigeria’s president from 2010 to 2015.
This information was revealed by Sani Useni, a special assistant who made the claim. Many reacted to the news, with some expressing interest in seeing Jonathan return to power after staying relatively quiet politically since his administration ended.
However, Jonathan has not yet addressed the public or officially shared any presidential ambition.
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has reacted to the recent abduction incident in Oyo State.
It can be recalled that schools were attacked by armed men, with some teachers and students reportedly taken. Some people were also killed during the attack.
CAN cried out on behalf of the public, stating “It is intolerable, disgraceful and utterly unacceptable that Nigerian children can no longer sit safely in classrooms without the fear of being kidnapped by armed gangs.”
The organisation also stated that Nigerians are tired of constantly mourning and questioning when something will finally be done to stop the violence.
The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has revealed that seven teachers were abducted following a recent attack on a school in the state.
It was also shared that the number of students taken is still being investigated.
The governor further revealed that some people were killed during the attack and abduction.
He also added “With the pressure on the terrorists and the bandits in the North-West, they will keep moving southward.”
“When you have pressure in one place, we must be prepared on this side to either repel or neutralise any terrorists fleeing the pressure points.”
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