More than 100 supporters of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Angalabiri community, Ekeremor Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, have defected to the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC.
The defectors announced their decision during a reception organised for the National Leader of the NDC and the party’s senatorial candidate for Bayelsa West, Senator Henry Seriake Dickson.
Speaking at the event, the member representing Sagbama Constituency I in the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, Mr. Oyinke Godbless, welcomed the new members.
Godbless said Angalabiri had resolved to support the NDC and its candidates in the 2027 general elections, from the presidential to the State House of Assembly level.
Also speaking, a youth leader, Mr. Patrick Titus, who thanked Dickson for visiting the community said the large turnout of women and youths at the reception showed their support for the NDC.
In his remarks, Senator Seriake Dickson who thanked traditional rulers, political leaders, women and youths for their support and prayers urged residents to work together to ensure peaceful and credible elections.
The former Bayelsa State governor also called on the people to reject electoral violence and malpractice, regardless of those involved.
He encouraged residents to participate actively in the electoral process and uphold the principle of one man, one vote.
Earlier, APC members from Isampou and Ogrigbene communities in Ekeremor Local Government Area also defected to the NDC.
The defectors announced their decision during a visit to Dickson at his country home in Toru-Orua where they thanked him for his representation at the National Assembly and his role in establishing the NDC.
The new members also pledged to support the party and its candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections.
