Chris Nkwonta, Abia rep, leaves PDP for APC

Oct. 2, 2024 - TheCable

Chris Nkwonta, a member of the house of representatives, has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Tajudeen Abbas, speaker of the house, announced Nkwonta’s defection on the floor of the green chamber on Wednesday.

Nkwonta represents Ukwa east/Ukwa west federal constituency of Abia state. His point was ruled out of order by Abbas who said there is crisis in the PDP.

Abbas subsequently announced Nkwonta as the chairman of the house committee on South East Development Commission...