2027: Hundreds Shift from APC, NNPP, and LP to PDP in Benue South

Table of Contents

• Event Details
• Defectors' Leadership
• Party Welcome
• Senator's Remarks
• Support for Disabilities
• Appeal for Unity
• Marginalization Issues
• PDP Leaders Present

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Benue South Senatorial District experienced a significant enhancement on Saturday, October 11, 2025, when notable politicians from various parties, including the NNPP, APC, ADC, and LP, joined the PDP in Ogoli-Ugboju, Otukpo Local Government Area.

At the forefront of the defectors was Chief Barr. Isaac Oduh, a former Senatorial candidate of the NNPP, who announced alongside hundreds of supporters their choice to join the PDP, highlighting the visionary and inclusive leadership of Senator Dr. Abba Moro, the Senate Minority Leader and representative of Benue South.

Speaking on behalf of the new members, Chief Oduh stated that their decision was motivated by the need to align with a leader who truly cares for the people and delivers tangible results.

“Senator Moro’s leadership has demonstrated that politics should be about serving others, not self-interest,” Oduh remarked.

“We are convinced that the PDP is the most organized and people-focused party in Benue and Nigeria. We have returned home, and we will strive for total victory in 2027.”

The Benue State PDP Chairman, Rt. Hon. Chief Ezekiel Adaji, welcomed the new members and assured them of full integration and equal opportunities within the party.

He commended Senator Moro for his endeavors in uniting stakeholders across Zone C, noting that the return of the defectors was a testament to the PDP’s growing strength.

Additionally, Rt. Hon. Michael Audu, representing Adoka/Ugboju in the Benue State House of Assembly and the immediate past Minority Leader, praised the defectors for making a “bold and wise decision,” assuring them that the PDP remains a home for all who aspire for progress.

In his remarks, Senator Abba Moro expressed his happiness over the mass defection, describing it as a sign of renewed confidence in the PDP. He promised the newcomers equal treatment and pledged to continue his focus on people-centered representation and empowerment initiatives.

The defection event coincided with the distribution of wheelchairs to persons living with disabilities across the nine Local Government Areas of Benue South (Zone C).

Senator Moro, who personally distributed the items, reiterated that “there is ability in disability,” emphasizing his commitment to supporting all groups, regardless of their physical or social limitations.

While addressing party members, Senator Moro urged aspirants within Adoka/Ugboju to remain united, stressing that the success of the PDP in 2027 hinges on internal harmony.

“We must remember that the wisdom of man is foolishness in the eyes of God,” he stated, calling for humility and cooperation among members.

The Senator also lamented the ongoing marginalization of Zone C in federal appointments and infrastructure development, urging government authorities to ensure fairness and inclusion.

The event attracted numerous PDP leaders, including: Rt. Hon. Ezekiel Adaji (State PDP Chairman); Rt. Hon. Michael Audu; Hon. Isaac Ochekiye; Hon. Alice Albert (PDP Women Leader); Rt. Hon. Solomon Onah; Hon. Edor Ogbole; Hon. Amina Audu; Hon. Emmanuel Adokwu; Hon. Charles Onoja; Hon. Mohammed Adama; Hon. Stephen Akatu, among others.