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Imo lawmaker Ugochinyere leaves PDP, joins new party, see details and video

Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over 9 years of experience covering politics, elections, public affairs and governance in Nigeria and Africa.

Akokwa, Imo State – Ahead of the 2027 elections, Ikenga Ugochinyere, a member of the house of representatives, has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the Action Peoples Party (APP).

Ugochinyere’s move was formally confirmed on Wednesday, January 7, 2026.

Imo State lawmaker Ugochinyere announcing his departure from PDP and unveiling his new political party ahead of the 2027 election.
Imo lawmaker Ikenga Ugochinyere quits the PDP and unveils his new party ahead of the 2027 elections. Photo credit: s
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Per TVC News, the legislator, who represents Ideato federal constituency, was welcomed to the APP by the party’s leaders and his supporters.

The video can be viewed below:

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Source: Legit.ng

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