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NDC founding member defects to APC in Bayelsa


By Okungbowa Aiwerie in Yenagoa
June 29, 2026

A chieftain of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Hon. Fyneman Wilson, has officially defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing the opposition party as a “sole proprietorship” that is “heading nowhere.”

Wilson announced his resignation from the NDC yesterday, alongside his supporters from across Bayelsa State, who joined the APC during a reception at the Golden Tulip, Government House, Onopa.

Speaking at the event, Wilson said his decision to leave the NDC was driven by what he described as the party’s lack of internal democracy and collective leadership, alleging that it had become a “one-man show” with no clear future.

The defection ceremony was attended by key leaders of the Bayelsa APC, including the Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Dr Peter Akpe; former Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Peremobowei Ebebi, Bayelsa APC State Secretary, Barr. Odoji Japan and other party stakeholders.

Also present was Hon. Living Mitin, member representing Ekeremor Constituency II in the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, who joined other APC leaders in formally receiving Wilson and his supporters into the ruling party.

Fyneman’s defection is a significant boost for the APC in Bayelsa State, coming amid ongoing political realignments ahead of future elections.

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BREAKING NEWS

The NDC has suffered a significant political setback as the Grand Leader of the Sagbama Elders Forum, Hon. Fyneman Wilson, has officially defected to the APC.

Wilson accused the NDC of operating as a "one-man show," alleging that his son, who won the Assembly primaries convincingly, was unfairly replaced with an unpopular candidate. He further claimed that efforts to seek intervention from the party's national leadership were ignored in favor of personal interests.

omenka:
Watched a video where Abati was interviewing the Agulu nomad about his departure from APGA, saying he did when defecting from one party to another was very unpopular, and that he was one of the first politicians to engage in the anomally. He (Peteru Agulu), as usual, interjected while Abati was still speaking, that he didnt defect from APGA, that he left the party.

I've never seen Abati look as disappointed as he did when he heard what Gringori said.

HIGHESTPOPORI:
Omo,this thread is not about Obi but you had to mention his name.

naptu2:
His son was an aspirant in the NDC, but NDC primary magic denied him the ticket, so he has also defected to the APC.

@Eleyi one of Yenagoa @akinco4u



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Ebeano49:
Fyneman, Japan? are these real of made up names?

omenka:
Watched a video where Abati was interviewing the Agulu nomad about his departure from APGA, saying he did when defecting from one party to another was very unpopular, and that he was one of the first politicians to engage in the anomally. He (Peteru Agulu), as usual, interjected while Abati was still speaking, that he didnt defect from APGA, that he left the party.

I've never seen Abati look as disappointed as he did when he heard what Gringori said.