The lawmaker representing Ukwa East State Constituency in the Abia State House of Assembly, Hon. Lewis Obianyi has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the Labour Party (LP).
The defection was formally announced during plenary on the floor of the House on Tuesday, where Hon. Obianyi’s letter of defection was read and acknowledged by the Assembly leadership. The development marks a significant shift in the political alignment within the Abia legislature.
In his notification, the lawmaker cited his decision to join the Labour Party as part of a broader realignment in response to evolving political realities within the state. His move further strengthens the Labour Party’s presence in the Assembly and underscores the ongoing reshaping of party influence in Abia State.
Hon. Obianyi’s defection adds to a growing wave of political realignments as parties position themselves ahead of future electoral contests. Observers note that such developments could have implications for legislative dynamics, party dominance, and governance priorities in the state.
The Abia State House of Assembly leadership acknowledged the defection in line with parliamentary procedure, officially recording Hon. Obianyi as a member of the Labour Party with immediate effect.
