Bayelsa political shake-up as PDP heavyweight Reuben Okoya defects to NDC

Nationaldailyng | 21-05-2026 09:22pm |

On May 20, 2026, Reuben Okoya, a prominent figure and former governorship aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), announced his defection to the newly established Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). This move is seen as a significant shift in the political dynamics of Bayelsa State, potentially influencing the upcoming election cycle. Okoya's transition is accompanied by a coalition of political allies, indicating a strategic realignment within the state's political landscape. The implications of this development are being closely monitored by political analysts and stakeholders in the region.

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