Fresh Defection Hits APC As Over 100 Members Dump Party for NDC in Bayelsa Ahead of 2027 Elections

According to a report by DAILY POST on Sunday 8 November 2026, more than 100 supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bayelsa State have defected to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), marking another development in the political realignment ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The defectors, who are from Angalabiri community in Sagbama Local Government Area, announced their decision on Saturday during a visit by Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, the national leader of the NDC and its senatorial candidate for Bayelsa West.

The lawmaker representing Sagbama Constituency I in the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, Hon. Oyinke Godbless, welcomed the new members and assured them of equal treatment within the party.

Godbless said the community had resolved to identify with the NDC and support its candidates in the forthcoming 2027 elections.

She described the development as a sign of the community’s decision to align with the party, assuring the defectors that they would be fully integrated into its activities.

Speaking during the visit, Dickson urged residents to remain united and cooperate with community leaders to ensure peaceful and credible elections.

The former Bayelsa governor cautioned against political activities capable of creating division, tension or disrupting the existing peace in the community.

He also encouraged eligible residents to participate actively in the electoral process, stressing the importance of protecting the principle of one man, one vote.

Dickson urged the people to reject electoral violence, intimidation and malpractice, regardless of the individuals or political groups involved.

Meanwhile, the NDC recorded further defections on Saturday as APC members from Isampou and Ogrigbene communities in Ekeremor Local Government Area also announced their decision to join the party.