Over 1,000 Join Labour Party in Benue Defection Wave

The Labour Party (LP) experienced a significant influx of over 1,000 defectors from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), All Progressives Congress (APC), African Democratic Congress (ADC), and other political parties in Ogbadibo Local Government Area, Benue State. This mass defection occurred on Wednesday in Orokam District amid ongoing political realignments ahead of the 2027 general election.

The defectors, including political stakeholders and community leaders, were formally welcomed into the LP during a ceremony attended by party leaders at both state and local levels. Hon. E.E.

Justice, a former House of Assembly aspirant from the ADC, stated that their decision was influenced by the LP's commitment to inclusive leadership and grassroots participation, as well as the representation of Hon. Philip Agbese (Rep, Ado/Ogbadigbo/Okpokwu), the current member for Ado/Okpokwu/Ogbadibo Federal Constituency. Agbese, who is seeking re-election in 2027, assured the new members of equal opportunities within the party.