Bayelsa Governor and State Lawmakers Defect from PDP to APC

Bayelsa Governor Douye Diri, along with cabinet members and state lawmakers, announced their resignation from the People's Democratic Party (PDP) and defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC). This mass defection was confirmed by the Governor's Chief Press Secretary, Daniel Alabrah.

Similarly, Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu also resigned from the PDP to join the APC. The politicians cited the need to serve the people optimally as the reason for their defection.