The defection is coming three months after the YPP governorship candidate in the state collapsed the party structure and defected to the APC.
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who was elected on the platform of the Young Progressives Party has defected to the ruling Peoples Democratic Party in the state. The second member, Asuquo Nana, who is doing a second term was first elected into the assembly in 2019 but later defected to the YPP where he was re-elected for a second term.The YPP became popular in the state a few months to the 2023 governorship election following the defection of a former senator, Bassey Albert, in the state to the party.to the YPP and secured the party ticket to contest the governorship election after he was frustrated within the PDP.
Would you consider supporting us with a modest contribution on a monthly basis to help maintain our commitment to free, accessible news?The former senator came second in the election, losing to Governor Eno of the PDP but had sprang a surprise as he defeated the candidate of the main opposition All Progressives Congress , Akanimo Udofia despite that the YPP was relatively new in the state.
Three months later, his lawmaker, Mr Essien, which Mr Albert had said would join the APC, defected to the PDP.Speaking while receiving Mr Essien, Governor Eno said he was committed to leading an administration that is committed to expanding opportunities available to Akwa Ibom people. At Premium Times, we firmly believe in the importance of high-quality journalism. Recognizing that not everyone can afford costly news subscriptions, we are dedicated to delivering meticulously researched, fact-checked news that remains freely accessible to all.
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