Moro Vows Loyalty to PDP as APC, LP, ADC Members Defect in Benue

|By Chinwendu Nwani

The Senate Minority Leader and Senator representing Benue South Senatorial District, Abba Patrick Moro, has reaffirmed his loyalty to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), declaring he will remain in the party despite mounting political pressure and shifting alliances.

Moro made the declaration during a massive decamping ceremony at Upu Open Field in Ewulo, Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State, where members of the All Progressives Congress (APC), African Democratic Congress (ADC), Labour Party (LP) and other political parties defected to the PDP.

Addressing a large crowd at the event, the senator reiterated his commitment to the PDP.

“I told you from the beginning that I will not leave PDP and I will be here till tomorrow,” Moro declared.

Earlier, APC stakeholders from Ohimini Local Government Area, led by Adaji Elijah, paid a courtesy visit to the senator and pledged to support his political ambition ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Elijah said the group decided to dump the APC after losing confidence in the ruling party, accusing it of failing to adequately protect lives and property.

He also cited internal divisions within the APC in Benue State as a key factor behind their defection, noting that the party had become factionalised.

According to him, their group aligns with the political camp of former Benue State governor, George Akume, with Austin Agada recognised as the state chairman.

Several PDP leaders and stakeholders who spoke at the event expressed confidence that the party would secure victory in the 2027 general elections.

Among those who addressed the gathering were Otukpo Local Government PDP Chairman Hon. Ochapa Godwin, House of Representatives aspirant for Otukpo/Ohimini Federal Constituency Hon. Oche Adaji, Hon. Joseph Godwin popularly known as G12, Hon. Emmanuel Udeh, Hon. Egli Ahubi, Hon. Alice Albert, Benue State PDP Women Leader Hon. George Alli, among others.