A former House of Representatives aspirant for Ebonyi/Ohanukwu Federal Constituency on the platform of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Engr. Dr. Friday Onwe Nkwo, has defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), declaring that the NDC had failed to meet the expectations that informed his participation in the party.
Nkwo announced his defection during the APC campaign flag-off rally for the forthcoming local government elections in Ohanukwu, Ebonyi State, where he said he had chosen to join the APC because of what he described as the party's progressive leadership at both the state and federal levels.
According to him, he and other members initially joined the NDC with the hope of contributing to the emergence of a better Nigeria, promoting transparency and repositioning the country for future generations.
He, however, said the party's activities eventually deviated from those expectations, becoming increasingly influenced by what he described as "money-bag politics."
"We were there for a better Nigeria and to reposition Nigeria for the incoming generations. We hoped for good change and transparency. We were looking for a better platform to transform this country, but we were disappointed. It didn't happen as we planned," he said.
Nkwo said his decision to join the APC was influenced by the development projects and leadership style of Ebonyi State Governor, Chief Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru, as well as the performance of the APC-led Federal Government.
"I see APC as a better platform, looking at what is happening in this state, the developmental strides of our dear Governor, Chief Francis Nwifuru, and the way the President is handling the affairs of this country. I think there is hope for Nigeria," he said.
The former aspirant said he was joining the APC with more than 1,000 supporters, adding that he was prepared to mobilise them and other stakeholders for the success of the party in the 2027 general elections.
"Goodness attracts goodness. That's why I am here. More than 2,000 followers are defecting along with me," he declared.
Nkwo further claimed that the NDC had effectively collapsed in Ebonyi State, particularly following the movement of members of the party into the APC.
"NDC has just collapsed, not only in Ohanukwu but in Ebonyi State. In Ebonyi State here, we can say that NDC is a defunct party because all have moved to APC," he said.
He expressed confidence that his defection would strengthen the APC ahead of the 2027 elections, assuring Governor Nwifuru of his commitment to supporting the administration and mobilising voters for the party.
The former aspirant also pledged to work for the success of the APC in the forthcoming local government elections, urging his supporters to support the party's candidates.
He said the political landscape in Ebonyi had changed significantly, arguing that the movement of former opposition candidates and supporters into the APC had further strengthened the ruling party across the state.
Nkwo said he was particularly proud to embrace what he described as the progressive change represented by the APC and expressed optimism that his decision would contribute to the party's continued dominance in Ebonyi State.
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