Just hours after the visit of former Labour Party presidential candidate and now NDC presidential hopeful, Mr. Peter Obi, to Ogoja, many communities in Ogoja and Yala Local Government Areas have started witnessing fresh political movements, with several residents leaving the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to join the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC).
The defections have been reported in different communities across the two local government areas, where supporters say Obi's visit has brought fresh hope and renewed interest in politics.
During his visit on Saturday, Peter Obi met with residents, visited the Catholic Maternity Hospital in Moniaya, Ogoja, where he donated support to improve healthcare, observed the ongoing voter registration exercise, and later attended programmes organised by the Catholic Church.
Many residents described his visit as one that connected with ordinary people, especially because of his focus on healthcare, education and good governance.
In the days that followed, videos and pictures shared on social media showed groups of people in different communities openly declaring support for NDC and receiving new members into the party.
The growing movement is linked to the excitement generated by Obi's visit, especially in Northern Cross River, where many young people and first-time voters continue to express support for his message of accountability and responsible leadership.
Peter Obi also performed strongly in Cross River during the 2023 presidential election under the Labour Party, emerging as the winner of the presidential vote in the state despite the APC controlling the state government. Many supporters believe the goodwill he built during that election is still strong and is now being transferred to NDC ahead of future elections.
Although the APC remains the ruling party in Cross River State, the recent defections in parts of Ogoja and Yala suggest that political activities are beginning to gather momentum as politicians and voters prepare for the next electoral cycle.
Whether the latest movement will spread to other parts of the state or significantly change Cross River's political landscape remains to be seen. For now, one thing is clear: Peter Obi's visit has reignited political conversations across Northern Cross River, with many residents closely watching what happens next.
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