Eta Mbora, a former member of the House of Representatives, joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC) from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), adding to the opposition party’s numbers ahead of the upcoming election cycle.
Mbora, a member of the 9th National Assembly representing Calabar Municipality/Odukpani Federal Constituency, reportedly declared his defection on Thursday in Calabar, Cross River State.
The PDP’s ongoing internal crises, which he claimed has continued to erode the party’s structure, was the reason given by the former senator for his choice.
He acknowledged that it was a tough decision to leave the party, but he maintained that it was now unavoidable.
He stated, “I am still appreciative of the PDP for giving me the chance to serve at the local, state, and federal levels.”
Additionally, Mbora thanked his political allies and supporters for their steadfast support throughout the years.
He asked them to join him in the ADC by taking part in the party’s current ward-wide registration and revalidation process.
In front of the upcoming elections, Cross River State is seeing an increasing number of political realignments, including his defection.
This comes after former senator Gershom Bassey, who just left the PDP for the ADC, and former governor Liyel Imoke took comparable actions.
To formally welcome Mbora and other new members of the party, the ADC is reportedly organizing a reception gathering.
The development follows similar moves by former governor Liyel Imoke and former senator Gershom Bassey, who recently exited the PDP for the ADC.
Meanwhile, the ADC is said to be planning a reception rally to formally welcome Mbora and other new entrants into the party.
