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The member representing Aniocha/Oshimili Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Ngozi Okolie, has defected from the Labour Party (LP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Speaking to journalists at his residence in Asaba, Okolie said his decision was driven by the Labour Party’s “lack of direction” and persistent internal issues, which he believes hinder development efforts for his constituency.
“A lot of people are resigning from their parties and moving to the APC and I today I decide to resign from the Labour Party. I don’t know what tomorrow may bring but I think my resignation would attract a lot of progress and projects to my constituency,” he said.
He formally announced his departure from the LP, citing organisational failures as a major reason.
“That is why I called you all to tell you that I am no longer a member of the Labour Party. Tomorrow, many other things may happen, but for now I have resigned from the Labour Party today.”
“To be honest, l think that the Labour Party for now is very disorganised, we don’t have any headway, no direction and the lingering problem that is actually drawing us back.”
He added that remaining in such a party would not support his legislative goals at the National Assembly.
“So, staying in a party that is not organised would actually not make me progress in the National Assembly.”
“So, I felt that if I resign from the Labour Party and seek another party that will help me at least attract projects to my community and constituency, it is best for me instead of waiting for the Labour Party’s problem to be solved which is unending.”
Okolie also hinted that joining the APC aligns with broader political developments in Delta State.
“For now, l think l am approaching the APC, and of course, you know the traditional rulers in Delta say they have endorsed the president, the state governor has moved to APC, the PDP has moved to APC; I think it would be to the advantage of my constituency to actually join them there too.”
