A former Chief Whip and member representing Dunukofia constituency in the Anambra State House of Assembly, Hon Laurence Ezeudu, has defected from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the African Democratic party ADC.
The defection of Ezeudu was announced in a letter addressed to the ADC chairman of Ifitedunu Ward 2, Dunukofia Local Government of the State, Hon Laurence Akoba at the lawmaker’s residence, Umanugwo village, Ifitedunu, on Friday, January 23rd, 2026.
Explaining his decision in an interview with Journalists, Hon Ezeudu cited the “deepening crises and poor leadership within the APC at both local government and state levels.”
He said APC endless crisis had hindered his effective political participation at the centre.
He stated, “After careful reflection of activities, crisis, divisions, sidelined and poor leadership of the party from local government and the state levels, I have decided to step away from active participation in the party in order to pursue other commitments that align with my personal and political convictions in which I strongly believe I will get it through ADC under the Presidentship of Mr Peter Obi.
According to him, his defection was necessary for the ”betterments of all the people of the constituency I formerly represent, Anambra State, South East region and Nigeria as a whole,” while expressing gratitude for the opportunities and experiences gained during his time in the All Progressive Grand Alliance APGA as Chief Whip of the State Assembly and the APC.
“I remain grateful for the opportunities and experiences I have gained while being a member of the above mentioned parties,” he said.
He urged the ward leadership to have full trust in the national leadership of ADC, Mr Peter Obi and himself ahead of the 2027 general election.
Anambra State has experienced political turbulence in recent years because of lack of connection to the center.
“I defected to support my brother, Peter Obi to actualized his vision of a new Nigeria.
“My defection will bring a total liberation to the good people of Ifitedunu community, Dunukofia Local Government Area and Anambra State in general.
“ADC, is now a new religion in Nigeria and which is why, we are desperate to see Nigeria work, because leadership is about accountability.
Presenting the party card to the deflector, the ward chairman, Hon Akoba promised to deliver his ward to ADC in the forthcoming 2027 general election and beyond.
Akobo, officially declare Hon Ezeudu as the bonafide member and leader of the party in Dunukofia Local Government Area of Anambra State.
It was gathered that Hon Ezeudo defected to the party alongside thousands of his supporters from APGA, APC and the Labour Party respectively.
The event also witnessed the presence of the former deputy governorship candidate of ADC in the just concluded Anambra 2025: gubernatorial election, Chief Nduibusi Nwobu, Prof Stella Okunna, the state Chairman of the party, Sir Patrick Obianyo, Dr Francis Asokwu, among others political lovers.
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