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BREAKING! Hon Alex Mascot Finally Joins Labour Party Despite Pressure From APC

...Registered at His Ward, Received by Governor Otti

Hon. Alex Mascot Ikwechegh, the outspoken member representing Aba North/Aba South Federal Constituency, has officially joined the Labour Party, ending weeks of intense political speculation.

The journey began this afternoon at Industrial ward 2, Aba North, where the lawmaker known as "Onyeocha na Aba" completed his ward registration—a symbolic return to his grassroots roots. Surrounded by scores of loyalists who had earlier resigned en masse from APGA, Ikwechegh fulfilled the mandatory ward-level process before proceeding to the next stage of his political homecoming.

Following his registration, Hon. Ikwechegh was received at the Government House in Umuahia by Governor Alex Otti and his colleague, Hon. Ginger Onwusibe, member representing Isiala Ngwa North/Isiala Ngwa South Federal Constituency. The warm reception signaled the Labour Party's embrace of a man who has become a national figure over the past week.

The move comes despite what sources describe as "intense pressure" from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), including multiple meetings with President Bola Tinubu and attractive offers from party stalwarts.

Speaking at the event, Ikwechegh explained his decision:

"I have watched what Governor Otti is doing in Abia—in infrastructure, education, healthcare. It is magical. When you see a leader performing, you don't fight him. You join him."

He continued:

"The pressure from APC was enormous. But I asked myself: where can I best serve the people of Aba? The answer was clear—here in Labour Party, under a governor who is actually working."

Today's announcement cannot be separated from the extraordinary seven days that transformed Hon. Ikwechegh from an opposition lawmaker into a national figure.

It began last Wednesday at the House Appropriation Committee, where he confronted Finance Minister Wale Edun with documents revealing that ₦1.15 trillion approved for capital projects remained completely undisbursed—with capital execution across Nigeria sitting at zero percent. His question silenced the room: "Why the capital of the Nigerian government remains at zero in 2026?"

The following day, Minister of State for Finance Doris Uzoka-Anite was summoned. She confirmed the funds were approved but claimed "pre-disbursement conditions" hadn't been met. Ikwechegh asked her to name one ministry that met all conditions and was still denied funding. She could not name a single one. His response was unequivocal: "If this infraction is identified, it means there has been misappropriation of funds—which is a crime."

By weekend, over 90 local government executives and ward officials loyal to him had resigned en masse from APGA in Aba North and Aba South, effectively dismantling the party's grassroots structure in the commercial hub. He followed with his own resignation from APGA on Saturday.

Then came Tuesday. At 3:30 PM, the presidency announced a cabinet reshuffle. Doris Uzoka-Anite was removed as Minister of State for Finance—exactly one week after Ikwechegh's initial interrogation. The official statement made no mention of the budget hearing, but the timeline spoke volumes.

And today, Wednesday, he registered in his ward and was received by Governor Otti.

Seven days. One lawmaker. A minister removed. A new political home.

For the people of Aba North and Aba South, the equation is now powerful:

· A governor delivering infrastructure
· A lawmaker who just forced a ministerial removal fighting for capital funds

As Ikwechegh put it:

"When I asked why capital projects are at zero, I was asking for Aba—for our roads, our hospitals, our schools. Now I join a government that is actually building them."

APC pressure failed. The offers were substantial. He chose Labour Party anyway.

For the people of Aba, their champion stood firm.

Registered at the ward. Received by the governor. Ready for the work ahead.

Source : https://igberetvnews.com/1492742/hon-alex-mascot-finally-joins-labour-party-despite-pressure-apc/

Then we people of Aba can boldly serve you, our dear upcoming governor after Alex Otti 2nd term, only death can disrupt the process, Aba will be great again with Alex² Otti/Ikwechegh.

Isn't this the NASS member who assaulted a delivery rider doing his job?

Nigerians and their leaders

Mynd44:
Isn't this the NASS member who assaulted a delivery rider doing his job?

Nigerians and their leaders

Mynd44, would you have made this exact comment if he had defected to the APC.


Purge this trib.al bîgótry and divisive campaigning from your rhetoric, you’re a mod, for Pete’s sake.

Carry go.. Alex Otti till 2045.

He knows no other party have a chance in Abia right now .. mascot don do calculation , and because of Otti’s influence a lot of politicians other LP will win in abia, sane that happened in 2023 when people voted for LP because of Obi , not minding who the person is .

As in ehhhh...

The hate and BIGOTRT is very alarming from a supposed moderator.

Ofunaofu:
Mynd44, would have made this exact comment if he had defected to the APC.


Purge this trib.al bîgótry and divisive campaigning from your rhetoric, you’re a mod, for Pete’s sake.

You support TINUBU that claimed to have attended a secondary School , 4yrs before the School was established. Is that not supporting a criminally exposed leader that purged himself?

Rest

Mynd44:
Isn't this the NASS member who assaulted a delivery rider doing his job?

Nigerians and their leaders

Ofunaofu:
Mynd44, would have made this exact comment if he had defected to the APC.


Purge this trib.al bîgótry and divisive campaigning from your rhetoric, you’re a mod, for Pete’s sake.

Myn44 only asked a simple question, people like myself don’t even know who this mascot of a chap is, so your sarcastic response filled with guilty conscience is undeniable evidence that u & esnbrutality aka aqualinaxyz are the persons purged with trib.al bîgótry and a divisive imagination.

This man was rough and abusive to an Uber driver some years back.

After otti I think he qualify to be the next governor of Abia state

Ofunaofu:
Mynd44, would have made this exact comment if he had defected to the APC.


Purge this trib.al bîgótry and divisive campaigning from your rhetoric, you’re a mod, for Pete’s sake.

Was he the one or wasn't he?

I don't get moved by emotional ranting

esnbrutality:
As in ehhhh...

The hate and BIGOTRT is very alarming from a supposed moderator.

Hate and bigotry because I pointed out a NASS member that assaulted an innocent Nigerian.

Go and drink water please

These men don't fear God. Yet, Oyedele the tax man is now a minister. Stealing from the poor to enrich the rich. Reason we have many uncompleted projects

Mynd44:
Isn't this the NASS member who assaulted a delivery rider doing his job?

Nigerians and their leaders

Not as offensive as a president that was once convicted for narcotics trafficking in US. Is it?

I wish PETER OBI returned to the labour party to build something strong and courageous with these great young who are bold and unbendable.

Alex Otti, Ginger Onwusibe and Alex mascot will soar higher in LP.

Mynd44:
Was he the one or wasn't he?

I don't get moved by emotional ranting

Mynd44,

You’re a notorious Tinubu APC supporter and a mod. You might claim that emotional ranting doesn’t move you, but it’s well-known that political and tribal leanings do.

I ask you: if he had decamped to the APC, would you have mentioned it? Of course not, you’d have celebrated the defection.

Remember, composure isn’t measured by how well you dodge; it’s measured by how clearly you respond.

Mynd44:
Isn't this the NASS member who assaulted a delivery rider doing his job?

Nigerians and their leaders

Even though you have an ulterior motive for this question, yes he is. He eventually apologised and went as far as inviting him to his house. Btw, are you still one of the moderators? If yes, you are meant to be impartial in your judgement. Your actions say otherwise.

Use that pointing out and face

Dapo Abiodun and his fraud charges in USA
Gbajagbiamila and his fraud charges in USA
Was Kashamu not a Senator from the SW, did you call him out for his numerous drug related offenses?
Tinubu sef is another thing all together


Just be objective...leave bigotry and hatred. Point out the listed.

Mynd44:
Hate and bigotry because I pointed out a NASS member that assaulted an innocent Nigerian.

Go and drink water please

They can't handle power or elevated status.

They always feel that they have arrived when saddled with the position that grants them powers.

Imagine..speaking as if her actions ain't noticed allover the political and crime section.

Any thread that showcases crime, or negativity against the SE, hits Frontpage instantly. Change ut to SW and those threads are hidden.

Its a trend here..and the objective is to demarket the igbos as evil and make themselves look like saints

edogu:
Even though you have an ulterior motive for this question, yes he is. He eventually apologised and went as far as inviting him to his house. Btw, are you still one of the moderators? If yes, you are meant to be impartial in your judgement. Your actions say otherwise.

composure isn’t measured by how well you dodge; it’s measured by how clearly you respond.


KNOCKOUT.

Ofunaofu:
Mynd44,

You’re a notorious Tinubu APC supporter and a mod. You might claim that emotional ranting doesn’t move you, but it’s well-known that political and tribal leanings do.

I ask you: if he had decamped to the APC, would you have mentioned it? Of course not, you’d have celebrated the defection.

Remember, composure isn’t measured by how well you dodge; it’s measured by how clearly you respond.

Watch how most of the PDP Heavy weight Governors that decamped to APC will do a last minute decamp to ADC. This is politics.

Isn't that the fellow that oppressed a delivery man? The kind of people bringing a nu Nigeria ehn.

Burob:
Myn44 only asked a simple question, people like myself don’t even know who this mascot of a chap is, so your sarcastic response filled with guilty conscience is undeniable evidence that u & esnbrutality aka aqualinaxyz are the persons purged with trib.al bîgótry and a divisive imagination.

Why do u always quote me and tag me that esnbrutality guy?


Do u know that I don’t know that guy u always claim I am?

Mynd44:
Isn't this the NASS member who assaulted a delivery rider doing his job?

Nigerians and their leaders

Yes he is, I wonder why you didn't remember he is the HOR member tthat asked Wale Edun a question and he became dumb.

You didn't remember that just last week he spotted that zero funds have been released for capital projects in 2025 despite House of Assembly approval and loans borrowed by Tinubu.

The assault on That delivery Man says a lot about his character. He might still do well as an elected official All the Same.

Ofunaofu:
Mynd44, would have made this exact comment if he had defected to the APC.


Purge this trib.al bîgótry and divisive campaigning from your rhetoric, you’re a mod, for Pete’s sake.

APC paid Mod. Spoilers of Nairaland

Oga no go still win.

No body has felt his impact

No be this same afin assault the Uber driver.....??
Wey tell am say, l will make you disappear
E don finally join him fellow destructive and abusive elements.
Well done
Welcome home .

Amumaigwe:
Not as offensive as a president that was once convicted for narcotics trafficking in US. Is it?

Ikwechegh is evil for what he did to that Uber guy

Ofunaofu:
Mynd44,

You’re a notorious Tinubu APC supporter and a mod. You might claim that emotional ranting doesn’t move you, but it’s well-known that political and tribal leanings do.

I ask you: if he had decamped to the APC, would you have mentioned it? Of course not, you’d have celebrated the defection.

Remember, composure isn’t measured by how well you dodge; it’s measured by how clearly you respond.

Some of you will attempt to gaslight people on this platform into silence but naah ain't working...

Mynd44 has the right to ask the same question just like you would have said same if he had defected to the APC.

The problem is your guilty conscience eats you deeply. Yes, he asked the question, go make him "un-ask it". Abeg rest!