A member of the House of Representatives, Joshua Chinedu Obika, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC) and defected to the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), just two months after joining the ruling party. Obika, who represents the AMAC/Bwari Federal Constituency in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), had previously moved from the Labour Party (LP) to the APC on 11 March 2026.
Ticket Denial Triggers Defection
His latest defection follows the APC’s decision not to grant him a return ticket for the next general election, a development that appears to have prompted his exit. Sources familiar with the situation said the lawmaker had sought to consolidate his position within the ruling party but was unable to secure the necessary backing for renomination.
NDC Offers Automatic Ticket
Obika is now set to contest for a second term under the platform of the NDC, which has reportedly offered him an automatic ticket. This move marks another shift in the lawmaker’s political alignment within a short period, highlighting the ongoing realignments ahead of the next electoral cycle.
Political observers say such defections underscore the growing influence of party structures and ticket allocation processes in shaping legislative careers. The development adds to the series of political movements as parties position themselves for the 2027 elections.
