John Nwaigwe
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Honourable Chris Nkwonta Set to Join Labour Party Barely Few Months After Dumping The PDP As His Relationship With The Deputy Speaker Gets Sour
As the political landscape for 2027 begins to take shape, many leaders are exploring alliances that align with their vision and goals.
Recent reports suggest that Honourable Chris Nkwonta is in discussions with Abia State Governor Dr Alex Chioma Otti, aiming to join the Labour Party’s faction following the fall out between him and the Deputy Speaker of the Federal House of Representatives. Nkwonta has expressed that this move could be a strategic choice as he prepares for the upcoming elections.
This transition from his current position as an All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Representatives member has sparked conversations about his motivations. Some observers speculate that Nkwonta’s decision to join the Labour Party just few months after dumping the PDP,a platform under which he was elected into the House of Representatives, may be part of a long-term strategy to bolster his aspirations for a Senate seat in 2031. Others have raised concerns over his previous inconsistencies in his party affiliations, noting his shifts from the All Progressives Grand Alliance to the People’s Democratic Party, and now to the APC and set to defect to the Labour Party.
His recent political moves have elicited mixed reactions among his supporters, many of whom are questioning the timing of this potential change, particularly after his collaborative efforts with prominent political figures like Deputy Speaker Honourable Benjamin Kalu and Senator Orji Uzo Kalu, along with his role as Chairman of the House Committee on South East Development Commission.
Allegations suggest that Nkwonta’s alliance with Governor Otti is aimed at solidifying his long term relationship with the current Abia Governor and his bid for a second term in the National Assembly and to bolster his 2031 Senatorial inordinate ambitions, despite feedback from constituents calling for more impactful performance.
This pursuit of a strategic platform highlights the competitive nature of the upcoming 2027 political race in Abia. As we observe these developments, it will be interesting to see how political dynamics unfold leading up to the next election.
Nkwonta,a treacherous and an inconsistent character who rode to victory after making several campaign promises to Nde Ukwa,is yet to fulfill not even one out of his numerous campaign promises but takes pride in junketing from one country to another abandoning his constituents without any meaningful representation so far..
