Bassey Akiba, the representative for Calabar Municipality/Odukpani Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has officially switched from the Labour Party (LP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Akiba, who also serves as the Deputy Chairman of the House Committee on Healthcare Services, announced his defection on Friday, citing alignment with the APC’s vision and leadership as a key factor in his decision.
Akiba expressed gratitude to his former party but emphasized that his move to the APC was driven by a desire to better serve his constituents and contribute to the nation’s development.
The Labour Party has yet to release an official statement regarding Akiba’s defection, but insiders suggest the move may prompt a reevaluation of its strategy in the region.
With Akiba’s defection, the APC continues to strengthen its presence in the South-South geopolitical zone, a region traditionally dominated by opposition parties.