The Labour Party in Enugu State has been dealt a major political blow as one of its leading figures, Hon. Chimaobi Sam Atu, officially defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) on the floor of the House of Representatives.
Hon. Atu, who represents Enugu North and South Federal Constituency, announced his defection in a letter read by the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, during plenary on Tuesday.
Explaining his decision, Atu cited the lingering internal crises within the Labour Party and a lack of leadership direction as key reasons for his move to the ruling APC.
According to him, “All of you have seen the crisis in the party and gross lack of direction. My interest is to serve my people in the most modest way I can.”
He further praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his recent steps in addressing developmental concerns in the South East, including the establishment of the South East Development Commission.
“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has demonstrated his commitment to Ndi Igbo with the signing of the South East Development Commission and other significant projects,” Atu stated.
Atu’s defection marks another high-profile loss for the Labour Party amid ongoing internal turmoil and adds to the growing list of lawmakers shifting allegiance to the APC ahead of the 2027 general elections.
