The Member representing Aniocha/Oshimili federal constituency in Delta State at the National Assembly, Ngozi Okolie, has officially defected from the Labour Party (LP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Okolie, who was elected on the Labour Party platform in the 2023 general elections, announced his defection while speaking to journalists in Asaba, Delta State.

"I am no longer a member of the Labour Party. I don't know what tomorrow will bring, but I believe this decision will bring progress and more good things to my people," Okolie stated.

When questioned about his reasons for leaving the Labour Party, the lawmaker cited organizational challenges and leadership deficiencies within the party.

"To be honest, the Labour Party is disorganized. There is no direction and the problems are too many. I don't think we can make progress in the National Assembly with all that confusion," he explained.

However, the Labour Party has dismissed Okolie's defection as inconsequential. Chief Tony Ezeagwu, the National Vice Chairman of LP in charge of South South, described the move as "having no effect and good riddance."

"Let me tell you, since he came to power through our platform which he is discrediting now, he never connected with the party and lacked visibility in Abuja where he is sent to represent the people. He was one man alone," Ezeagwu stated.

The LP official further revealed that Okolie had recently faced rejection from party members in his constituency. "Few days ago before this defection, he called a meeting of the party comprising the four local government areas of his constituency, but the local government Chairmen walked out on him," Ezeagwu disclosed.

"As you can see, he defected alone, so we are not going to lose sleep at all," the Labour Party vice chairman concluded.

This defection adds to the growing list of political realignments ahead of future electoral contests in Nigeria, as parties continue to experience internal shifts and membership changes.