Imo 2023: PDP, APGA Reps Members Defect to APC, Back Uzodimma
- The much-anticipated November 11 governorship polls in Imo state are panning in favour of Governor Hope Uzodimma, seeking a second term in office
- Three influential federal lawmakers in the House of Representatives from the opposition camp pledged allegiance to Uzodimma's re-election bid
- The lawmakers are Honourables Bede Eke (PDP), Emeka Nwawuba (APGA), and Ikenna Elezieanya (PDP)
Imo, Owerri - Governor Hope Uzodimma has been handed a significant boost in his re-election bid as the number one administrator of Imo state.
As reported by Channels Television online, three serving members of the House of Representatives under the umbrella of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) have switched their allegiance to the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC).
Source: UGC
The lawmakers were identified as Bede Eke representing Aboh Mbaise/Ngor Okpala Federal Constituency (PDP), Emeka Nwawuba representing Mbaitoli/Ikeduru Federal Constituency (APGA), and Ikenna Elezieanya representing Owerri Municipal/Owerri North/Owerri West Federal Constituency (PDP), This Day reported.
It was further gathered that over 2000 supporters joined the defection trend from the PDP and APGA to the APC.
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The lawmakers declared to switch allegiance at the famous Ndubuisi Kanu Square in Owerri, the state capital, on Tuesday, April 25.
On why they defected to the APC, the lawmakers stated at the campaign rally that the antecedent of Governor Uzodimma was a significant factor for their defection.
In his welcome address, the state Chairman of the APC, Macdonald Ebere, said their decision to join the ruling party “is the best”.
The lawmakers promised to support the governor’s administration as he seeks a second term.
The state Chairman presents the symbol of the party to the defectors.
As the November 11 governorship election draws closer by the day, the ruling APC in the state anticipates more new alliances to bolster Uzodimma’s re-election bid.
Labour Party finally opens up on alleged deal with Uzodimma, reveals truth
In another development, the Imo state chapter of the Labour Party has opened up on the alleged deal the party had with Governor Hope Uzodimma.
In a fresh statement, the South-East national vice chairman of the party, Chief Innocent Okeke, revealed LP struck no deal with Uzodimma as speculated in some quarters.
Meanwhile, Labour Party insisted that there is no going back in its quest to get hold of the reins of power in Imo state ahead of the forthcoming governorship election.
Source: Legit.ng
