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Minority Leader of the Benue State House of Assembly, Abu Umoru has announced his decision to leave the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and joining the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
Umoru, representing Apa/Agatu State Constituency, had assumed the role of minority leader toward the end of 2025 after the defection of the former Majority Leader.
During Thursday’s plenary, Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly, Alfred Berger, read Umoru’s letter, announcing his exit from the PDP and entry into the APC.
The Speaker said the latest development further strengthens the ruling party’s control of the Assembly.
Following the switch, Berger disclosed that the APC now commands 28 seats in the 32-member legislature, while the PDP is left with only four lawmakers.
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After declaring his new political affiliation, Umoru was immediately appointed Deputy Majority Leader, as he joins the governor, Hyacinth Alia in the APC.
Explaining his decision on the floor of the House, the lawmaker said the move was driven by political strategy rather than personal interests.
According to him, the choice to leave the opposition was influenced by his desire to support the developmental agenda of Governor Alia.
His defection deals another setback to the PDP in Benue State, where several political figures have moved to the APC since the 2023 general elections.
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