Another Labour Party Rep defects to APC

Chollom expressed gratitude to the Labour Party for the platform that enabled him to secure his seat but emphasized that his move to the APC was motivated by the need to contribute meaningfully to delivering democratic dividends to Nigerians.

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Reactions from Minority Leaders

Minority Leader Kingsley Chinda criticized Chollom’s defection, arguing that he failed to follow due process. Chinda insisted that Chollom should have resigned from the Labour Party at the ward level and provided proof to the House before submitting his defection letter. He further called for Chollom’s seat to be declared vacant.

Deputy Minority Whip George Ozodinobi went a step further, labeling defectors from the Labour Party as lacking ideology. He accused them of undermining the Labour Party’s credibility and depriving the House of high-quality representation.

Ozodinobi added, “It is disheartening that these members defect when there is no legitimate crisis in the Labour Party. Their actions are disappointing, and even the APC should be wary of trusting them.” He reiterated the call for Chollom’s seat to be declared vacant, pledging to pursue all necessary measures to achieve this.