{"id":171578,"date":"2025-07-28T23:24:48","date_gmt":"2025-07-28T22:24:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/thousands-defect-to-pdp-in-otukpo-lga-benue"},"modified":"2025-07-29T00:27:46","modified_gmt":"2025-07-28T23:27:46","slug":"thousands-defect-to-pdp-in-otukpo-lga-benue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/parties\/thousands-defect-to-pdp-in-otukpo-lga-benue","title":{"rendered":"Thousands Defect to PDP in Otukpo LGA Benue"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Thousands of supporters from the African Democratic Congress, ADC, All Progressives Congress, APC, and Labour Party, LP, have dumped their respective parties and defected to the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in a massive show of support in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State.<\/p>\n

The defection took place in Adoka town on Sunday, July 27, 2025, and drew a mammoth crowd of party faithful, political stakeholders, and residents from across the local government area.<\/p>\n

The defectors were warmly received by the Senator representing Benue South Senatorial District and Senate Minority Leader, Abba Moro,, who described the event as a strong indication of the PDP\u2019s deepening influence and enduring connection with the grassroots.<\/p>\n

Addressing the crowd, Senator Moro applauded the decampees for their decision, calling it a courageous and timely step in the right direction.<\/p>\n

He assured them of full integration into the PDP and emphasized the party\u2019s readiness to work with all well-meaning individuals to bring development and good governance to the people.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis massive defection today is a loud statement that our people are tired of political deceit and empty promises,\u201d Moro said.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou have returned home to a party that understands your struggles, feels your pain, and is genuinely committed to your progress.<\/p>\n

The PDP is the people\u2019s party and together, we will rebuild and transform our communities.\u201d<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria<\/span> Follow Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Nigeria. Thousands of supporters from the African Democratic Congress, ADC, All Progressives Congress, APC, and Labour Party, LP, have dumped their respective parties and defected to the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in a massive show of support in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State. 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