Senator Victor Umeh and Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe on Tuesday defected from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) and Labour Party (LP).
The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, announced the defections in separate letters read during plenary.
Umeh, explained that his decision was reached after extensive consultations with key stakeholders, including his family, constituents, and political allies.
According to him: “I have taken this decision after wide consultations with my family, my constituents, and supporters in view of the lingering divisions in the leadership and unending litigations in the African Democratic Congress.”
He reaffirmed his commitment to national development, noting that he would continue to serve through his new political party.
Umeh added: “I remain committed to making my contributions towards the development of our dear nation, but this time through the NDC.
“Please ,accept the assurances of my highest regards.”
Abaribe, in his letter, said his resignation from the ADC takes immediate effect.
He said: “My decision to resign my membership of the African Democratic Congress is effective immediately.
“Accordingly, I have joined the Labour Party.”
He attributed his decision to resign from the ADC on the deepening leadership crisis within the party.
