Former House of Representatives member Ossai Ossai has announced his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
He cited his desire to support President Bola Tinubu’s vision for national development.
He spoke in Abuja yesterday after being formally welcomed into the APC by the party’s National Secretary, Senator Ajibola Bashiru.
Ossai stated that his move, along with other high-profile defections, would significantly weaken the PDP in Delta State.
Ossai, who once represented East, asserted that the exodus of influential PDP members—such as Senator Ned Nwoko—would reduce the party’s hold in the region.
Describing President Tinubu as a long-time mentor and political strategist, he recalled their early association during the Social Democratic Party (SDP) era in Lagos.
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He praised Tinubu’s leadership, referring to him as a ‘grand master of politics.’
He further explained that his political ideology aligns with APC’s policies and reaffirmed his commitment to working with Tinubu and the ruling party to drive national progress.
“I have come to join the political grandmaster whom I have followed over the years as a role model to add to whatever he is doing to better this nation,” Ossai said.
Ossai dismissed claims of division within the APC in Delta, clarifying that while different caucuses exist, his focus is on uniting them to strengthen the party ahead of the 2027 elections.
“President Tinubu is steering the country in the right direction, and I want to be part of that process.
“I have moved on from the PDP—it is in my past. My loyalty is to Nigeria, not any political party.
“I am here in the APC to contribute to nation-building in the best interest of all,” he stated.
After serving three terms as a lawmaker under the PDP, Ossai noted that the party’s structure had significantly weakened.
He confirmed that he joined the APC, received his membership card, and participated in senatorial meetings, formalizing his transition.
He also affirmed his commitment to upholding the party’s constitution and principles.
He pledged to actively support the APC’s Renewed Hope Agenda in Delta, particularly in advancing agricultural initiatives that have positively impacted Nigerians under President Tinubu’s administration.
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While welcoming Ossai into the party, the APC National Secretary congratulated him on his decision.
He also took a swipe at the PDP, attributing its struggles to internal conflicts and poor leadership coordination, arguing that a party unable to manage its own affairs cannot be trusted to govern the country effectively.
