Joshua Chinedu Obika, the representative of AMAC/Bwari Federal Constituency in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, has formally left the Labour Party, LP, to join the All Progressives Congress, APC.
Obika made the announcement in a letter to the House of Representatives on Wednesday, the 11th of March, 2026, citing the ongoing leadership crisis within the Labour Party as his main reason for the defection.
In the letter, he explained that divisions and multiple factions within the party had made it difficult for the LP to function effectively.
“I write with profound respect to formally notify the Honourable House of my decision to defect from the LP to the APC. This decision has become necessary and inevitable due to the prolonged and unresolved leadership crises in the LP, which has resulted in deep divisions and the emergence of multiple factions,” he stated.
Obika added that attempts to reconcile the rival groups had failed, leaving the party weakened and unable to operate democratically.
“Regrettably, all genuine efforts at reconciliation have failed, thereby crippling the party’s capacity to function effectively and democratically.”
He also highlighted the recent Area Council elections in the FCT as evidence of how the internal crisis had disrupted party operations.
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“The impact of this internal crisis was more evident during the recent Area Council elections in the FCT, where the LP candidates were not uploaded on the INEC portal, leading to widespread disenfranchisement of our supporters and members,” Obika explained.
According to the lawmaker, this development had undermined confidence in the party’s leadership and organisational structure.
“This unfortunate development has eroded confidence in the party leadership and organisational structure.”
Obika noted that his move was also influenced by persistent pressure and appeals from his political associates and constituency stakeholders.
“This decision is informed by consistent pressure, appeals and demands from our constituency, political associates and stakeholders of the APC who have persistently urged me to return to my political family,” he added.