The lawmakers are Peter Akpanke representing Obanliku/Obudu/ Beware federal constituency of Cross River State, who is allegedly defecting from the PDP and Paul Nnamchi representing Enugu East/Isi Uzo federal constituency of Enugu, who is leaving the Labour Party.


Akpanke linked his defection from the PDP to the protracted crisis, which has defied solution, while Nnamchi also hinged his decision on the leadership crisis in the Labour Party.


The letter of defection of the two lawmakers was read at plenary by Speaker Abbas Tajudeen.


Akpanke however expressed appreciation to the PDP for giving him the opportunity to fly its flag, adding the absence of peace in the party has necessitated his decision to move to another party.