Daniel Chollom, a member of the House of Representatives from the Labour Party, announced his defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Tuesday. He cited internal party crises and a desire to collaborate with the President to promote the nation’s development as his reasons for switching parties.
In a letter read by Speaker Abbas Tajudeen during a plenary session, Chollom explained that the leadership struggle within the Labour Party left him uncertain about which faction to support, making it difficult for him to effectively represent his constituents. After careful consideration, he decided that joining the APC would better serve their interests.
Chollom expressed gratitude to the Labour Party for the opportunity that allowed him to secure his seat. However, he emphasized that his decision to move to the APC was driven by his commitment to contributing meaningfully to delivering democratic benefits to Nigerians.
Reactions from Minority Leaders Minority Leader Kingsley Chinda criticized Chollom’s defection, arguing that he did not follow the proper procedures. 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 even further, stating that defectors from the Labour Party lack ideological commitment. He accused these individuals of undermining the party’s credibility and depriving the House of high-quality representation.
Ozodinobi remarked, “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 cautious about trusting them.” He reiterated the call for Chollom’s seat to be declared vacant and pledged to pursue all necessary measures to achieve this.
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