From Joseph Uchenna, Makurdi
The Peoples’ Democratic Party, PDP in Benue State has said it is not losing sleep over the defection of some prominent members of the party to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC.
On Thursday 9th October, 2025 while addressing his constituents in Agatu, the member of the House of Representatives for Apa/Agatu Federal Constituency Ojema Ojotu announced his decision to dump the PDP for the ruling All Progressives Congress Congress, APC citing internal wrangling in the opposition party as reason for his action.
In a similar vein, a member of the Benue State House of Assembly for Okpokwu State Constituency Andrew Agom also defected from the PDP to the APC on the floor of the house, stating that he wants to align with the developmental strides of Governor Hyacinth Alia.
Speaking in a telephone chat with our correspondent, State Secretary, PDP Daniel Nyikwagh said those leaving the party are just chickening out, maintaining that there is no party that does not experience wrangling.
He disclosed that the party has reached advanced talks to receive two(2) serving senators and many members of the ruling APC soon.
Said he, “those leaving are just giving a dog a bad name to hang it. Yes, they have the right to associate with whoever they want. But do you run out of a house because there are bed bugs in it? You stay and fix it.
“Is there haven in APC? Politics is all about wrangling. They are merely chickening out.
“The House of Representatives member for Apa/Agatu Federal Constituency is demanding for automatic ticket for 2027. PDP will not guarantee anyone automatic ticket, you must go through a primary.
“PDP remains a formidable force and after our convention, the party will come out stronger” .
