Abia Lawmaker Anderson Akaliro Dumps APC for Labour Party

The member representing Umuahia North constituency in the Abia State House of Assembly, Anderson Akaliro, has formally announced his resignation from the All Progressives Congress (APC).

In a letter to his constituents, Akaliro explained that his decision was guided by a desire to align with Governor Alex Otti and the Labour Party (LP), citing what he described as the governor’s “visionary leadership.”

Akaliro, who until now was the only APC lawmaker in the state assembly, urged his constituents not to interpret his defection as a betrayal of their mandate but rather as a demonstration of his loyalty to their collective aspirations.

“Throughout my stewardship, I was never invited to any official meeting or activity of the party in the state. Instead, recurring suspensions and counter-suspensions at the ward and local government levels confirmed the deep-rooted disunity,” he stated.

The lawmaker added that his decision was taken after wide consultations with constituents, political allies, and stakeholders in Umuahia North.

“I have resolved to align with the progressive, people-oriented, and visionary leadership of His Excellency, Dr Alex Otti, and the Labour Party.

This decision is not driven by personal ambition but by the collective desire to reposition Umuahia North at the centre of development-driven, accountable, and people-focused governance,” Akaliro said.