The Peoples Democratic Celebration, PDP, in Benue State has misplaced its solely member within the Home of Representatives, Pastor Ojotu Ojema, to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Ojema, who represents Apa/Agatu Federal Constituency and serves as Chairman of the Home Committee on Nationwide Inland Waterways, introduced his defection on Thursday, October 9, 2025, throughout a gathering with Apa/Agatu PDP executives in Obagaji, Agatu Native Authorities Space.
He stated his resolution to give up the PDP adopted intensive consultations along with his household, associates, and constituents, citing deep-seated inside crises throughout the celebration from the nationwide to the grassroots ranges.
“The PDP has been engulfed in inside wrangling that has made it troublesome for the celebration to operate cohesively. I can not stay in a system that stifles progress and unity,” Ojema declared.
The lawmaker emphasised that his transfer to the ruling APC was guided by divine path and a dedication to deliver larger growth and democratic dividends to his folks.
“God’s instruction to me is to make folks completely satisfied. My achievements in two years are seen throughout Apa and Agatu. I’ll do extra if within the ruling celebration,” he added.
Ojema, who expressed gratitude to PDP members for his or her long-standing assist, assured that his exit from the celebration wouldn’t have an effect on his cordial relationship throughout political divides.
A number of PDP leaders, together with the previous Agatu Legislative Chief, Hon. Ochokwu Alelu; Agatu LGA PDP Chairman, Hon. Sunday Oteyi; Performing Apa LGA PDP Chairman, Hon. Oki Saleh; and Mrs. Alima Matthew, praised Ojema’s efficiency and described him as a unifying and development-oriented chief. They urged supporters to face by him no matter celebration affiliation.
Additionally talking, Hon. Prince Antenyi, the legislator’s aide, counseled Ojema for his excellent illustration, saying he had offered livelihoods for hundreds of constituents.
“Inasmuch because the folks of Apa love him and want him to stay within the PDP, they won’t go towards God’s resolution,” Antenyi stated, including that Ojema’s defection would appeal to larger alternatives to the constituency.
He additional referred to as on Agatu residents to hitch their Apa counterparts in supporting Ojema’s transfer to the APC, describing it as “a terrific omen for everybody.”
