By Alert Global News Desk
A member of the House of Representatives representing the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC)/Bwari Federal Constituency of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Joshua Chinedu Obika, has officially resigned from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and defected to the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) in a fresh political realignment ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Obika’s latest defection comes barely two months after he joined the APC from the Labour Party (LP), a move that had generated widespread reactions within Nigeria’s political space.
Sources close to the lawmaker disclosed that his decision to leave the APC followed growing dissatisfaction over internal party arrangements and the alleged denial of an automatic return ticket for the 2027 elections. Political insiders say the lawmaker had hoped to consolidate his position within the ruling party but failed to secure the support needed for his political future.
According to reports, the NDC has now offered Obika an automatic ticket to contest for a second term in the House of Representatives, a development believed to have influenced his decision to switch allegiance.
The development marks Obika’s second major political move within a short period, underscoring the increasing political tension and shifting alliances ahead of the next electoral cycle.
Political observers say the frequent defections among lawmakers reflect deeper challenges within Nigeria’s party system, where internal crises, leadership disputes, and ticket allocations continue to shape political loyalties.
Obika had earlier dumped the Labour Party in March 2026, citing unresolved leadership crises and internal divisions within the party as reasons for his exit. His defection to the APC was formally announced during plenary at the House of Representatives by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas.
At the time, Obika declared support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s “Renewed Hope Agenda” and pledged loyalty to the ruling party. However, his sudden exit from the APC has now raised questions about internal stability within the party and the ongoing battle for political control ahead of 2027.
The Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), which has recently gained attention following a wave of high-profile political alignments, is gradually positioning itself as a growing opposition platform ahead of the next elections.
Meanwhile, reactions have continued to trail Obika’s latest political move, with critics accusing Nigerian politicians of prioritizing personal ambition over ideological commitment, while supporters argue that lawmakers have the constitutional right to associate freely with any political platform of their choice.
As political activities intensify nationwide, analysts believe more defections may occur in the coming months as parties strategize for the 2027 general elections