A former member of the House of Representatives, Eta Mbora, has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), further swelling the ranks of the opposition party ahead of the next election cycle.

 Mbora, who represented Calabar Municipality/Odukpani Federal Constituency in the 9th National Assembly, announced his defection on Thursday in Calabar, Cross River State.

The former lawmaker attributed his decision to the lingering internal crisis within the PDP, which he said has continued to weaken the party’s structure.

He admitted that leaving the party was a difficult choice but insisted it had become inevitable.

“I remain grateful to the PDP for the opportunities it afforded me to serve at the local government, state, and national levels,” he said.

Mbora also expressed appreciation to his supporters and political associates for their loyalty over the years.

He urged them to align with him in the ADC by participating in the party’s ongoing registration and revalidation exercise across their wards.

His defection is part of a growing wave of political realignments in Cross River State ahead of the forthcoming elections.

The development follows similar moves by former governor Liyel Imoke and former senator Gershom Bassey, who recently exited the PDP for the ADC.

Meanwhile, the ADC is said to be planning a reception rally to formally welcome Mbora and other new entrants into the party.