The remaining five lawmakers, said to be current House of Representatives members from Anambra State, dumped the Labour Party. They include Afamefuna Ogene (Ogbaru Federal Constituency), Oby Orogbu (Awka North/Awka South Federal Constituency), and Harris Okonkwo (Idemili North/Idemili South Federal Constituency). Speaking to Sunday PUNCH, ADC National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, said Obi’s formal defection had boosted the party’s momentum and more federal lawmakers were likely to join ahead of the 2027 presidential election. “Obi’s defection has given traction to the ADC, and we are expecting more quality politicians like him to join us. Obi had joined other opposition leaders in July to present the ADC as a coalition platform to challenge President Tinubu in the 2027 election.

Source: Punch January 04, 2026 09:50 UTC