House of Representatives member representing AMAC/Bwari Federal Constituency in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Joshua Chinedu Obika, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC) and defected to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). This move comes just months after he joined the APC from the Labour Party (LP).
Timing of the Defection
Obika’s latest political shift occurs barely two months after he defected to the APC on March 11, 2026. That move was reportedly aimed at securing a return ticket for the 2027 elections. However, his bid to obtain the party’s nomination was unsuccessful, as he was denied the APC ticket to contest for a second term in the House of Representatives.
New Political Alignment
Following this development, Obika has now aligned with the NDC, where he is expected to receive an automatic ticket to contest for re-election. Political observers suggest that this move underscores the growing realignments ahead of the next general elections, as politicians reposition across party lines in search of viable platforms for their ambitions.
The development adds to the increasing wave of defections shaping Nigeria’s political landscape ahead of the 2027 election cycle. This trend reflects the dynamic and often unpredictable nature of political alliances in the country.
