MASSIVE DEFECTION ROCKS PDP IN IGBO-EZE NORTH LGA: APC GAINS MOMENTUM AHEAD OF 2027
In what political observers have termed one of the biggest political earthquakes in recent times, Igbo-Eze North Local Government Area of Enugu State witnessed a massive defection of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) loyalists into the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Sunday, July 20th, 2025.
The grand political shift took place amidst a high-powered APC delegation led by the Governor of Imo State, His Excellency Senator Hope Uzodimma, the Honourable Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji, and APC Enugu State Chairman, Ugochukwu Agballah, among others.
What unfolded in Igbo-Eze North LGA on that fateful Sunday was nothing short of a political tsunami. Scores of PDP members, including prominent grassroots mobilizers, ward leaders, and youth coordinators, dumped the umbrella party for the broom-waving APC. According to eyewitness accounts and reports from political insiders, the mood was jubilant, with defectors declaring that the PDP had "lost its direction and connection with the people."
"This is not just defection—this is a political revolution," said one of the former PDP ward chairmen who led his entire structure into the APC. "We can no longer continue with a party that is disconnected from the suffering of our people. We believe the APC is offering a better vision for the future."
Governor Hope Uzodimma, who has been making strategic political moves in the South-East, did not mince words. In his address, he welcomed the defectors and assured them of equal opportunities and recognition within the APC. "Today, we are witnessing a rebirth in Igbo-Eze North. This is not just about changing party symbols—this is about aligning with a renewed national agenda that will prioritize infrastructure, youth empowerment, security, and inclusive development," he said.
Chief Uche Nnaji, popularly known as "Nwakibie," reiterated that the defection was a sign that "the days of PDP dominance in Enugu are numbered." He called on the people of Igbo-Eze North to join hands with the APC as the only viable platform to integrate the South-East into the national political mainstream.
Ugochukwu Agballah, the APC Enugu State Chairman, went a step further, describing the day as "the final burial ceremony of the PDP in Igbo-Eze North." His speech, laced with emotion and political firepower, rallied the crowd and solidified APC’s growing momentum in the zone.
For years, Igbo-Eze North has remained a stronghold of the PDP in Enugu State. The local government, with its significant voting population, has consistently delivered for the PDP in both state and national elections. However, recent internal wranglings, alleged imposition of candidates, neglect of grassroots stakeholders, and failure to fulfill campaign promises have triggered unrest within the party’s rank and file.
With the 2027 general elections approaching, this wave of defections signals a serious threat to PDP’s dominance not just in Igbo-Eze North, but across the broader Enugu North Senatorial Zone.
It wasn’t just political speeches that made the day memorable—the massive turnout of youths, women, traditional leaders, and community stakeholders showed that this wasn’t a top-down political charade. Rather, it was a grassroots reawakening, a cry for change, and a desire for a better future.
The APC promised more infrastructure development, rural electrification, youth empowerment programs, and security interventions in the region. For many residents, these promises—backed by visible achievements in other APC-led states—are a welcome departure from years of PDP rhetoric with little action.
Sources within the PDP in Enugu State confirm that the leadership is rattled by the defections. An emergency meeting is reportedly being planned to address the "Igbo-Eze North crisis" as some party elders are said to be in panic mode. However, it remains to be seen whether the PDP can stem the tide of defections or re-strategize before the next elections.
As the broom sweeps through Igbo-Eze North LGA, one thing is clear—political tides are shifting rapidly in Enugu State. The APC, once considered a long shot in the region, is now commanding serious attention and loyalty. For voters and observers alike, 2027 is shaping up to be a battleground where loyalty, legacy, and leadership will be tested.
Let the countdown begin.
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