Bayelsa Senator Defects from PDP to APC Ahead of 2027 Elections

Senator Fridai Benson Konbowei of Bayelsa Central has resigned from the PDP and announced his defection to the APC, citing internal crises within the PDP at the state and national levels. Konbowei expressed dissatisfaction with the leadership crisis and division within the PDP, stating that the party no longer reflects the ideals of its early leaders.

His move is seen as a strategic shift in political alignment ahead of the 2027 general elections, aiming to strengthen the APC's presence in the South-South region, particularly in Bayelsa State. This defection adds to the growing list of PDP lawmakers crossing to the APC.