Over 200 Defect from PDP to APC in Abia, Endorse Deputy Speaker Kalu for Another Term

Thisdaylive | 20-05-2026 04:22am |

More than 200 members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from all 13 electoral wards of Bende Federal Constituency in Abia State officially joined the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday. The defectors publicly endorsed the current Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu, for another term in office. This mass defection is seen as a significant political shift within the constituency, potentially impacting the upcoming elections. The event was marked by a gathering where the new members expressed their commitment to support Kalu's re-election campaign.

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