Senator Kelvin Chukwu Leaves Labour Party for APC

Senator Kelvin Chukwu, who represents Enugu East Senatorial District, has left the Labour Party (LP) and joined the All Progressives Congress (APC).

His defection was made public on Wednesday during the Senate sitting, after Senate President Godswill Akpabio read his letter.

In the letter, Senator Chukwu said he left because the Labour Party is divided and no longer organized.

He explained that the crisis in the party has made it hard for him to properly serve the people who elected him.

Senate President Akpabio welcomed Chukwu to the APC and said the ruling party would give him a better platform to continue his work.

However, Senate Minority Leader Abba Moro downplayed the move, saying Chukwu is one of those who won elections through sympathy votes. Moro added that the defection would not affect the 2027 general elections in any serious way.

Chukwu’s move according to the Senate is seen as another gain for the APC in the South-East, as more politicians switch parties ahead of the 2027 elections.