Oynwuchi Dumps LP, Defects To APC

Senator Francis Ezenwa Onyewuchi, representing Imo East Senatorial District, has announced his defection from the Labour Party for the All Progressives Congress.

This was made known by the Senate Majority Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, during Tuesday plenary session.

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In his letter, Onyewuchi cited the crisis within the LP as the reason for his defection adding that his decision was made in accordance with the Constitutional.

After the letter was read, Ezenwa was welcomed by APC lawmakers and was escorted to his new seat in the APC section of the Senate Chamber.