- General Azubuike Ihejirika has officially joined the All Progressives Congress.
- He said that he’s coming into politics by joining the APC is to contribute to the progress of the party at the state and national level.
Former Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant-General Azubuike Ihejirika has officially joined the All Progressives Congress (APC).
EKO HOT BLOG gathered that Ihejirika, the Chief of Army Staff between 2010 – 2014 under former President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration, joined the APC at Isuikwuato’s country home in Abia-North Senatorial District.
Ihejirika’s registration was conducted by the APC ward Chairman Mr. Iheanyi Chukwu, in the presence of stalwarts of the party, including Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, State Secretary of the party, Barr. Perfect Okorie; Deputy State Women leader of the party, Lady Franca Osuwa; Chairman Abia APC Registration panel, Amb. Bala Mohammed Mairiga; Chief Ameobi Ogah; Dr. Lilian Obenwa; Abia-North APC Zonal Chairman, Chief Chris Ajah; Member Abia House of Assembly representing Isuikwuato constituency Hon Barr. Emeka Okorofor, party faithful, and others.
Speaking after joining the All Progressive Congress, General Ihejirika said that he’s coming into politics by joining the APC is to contribute to the progress of the party at the state and national level.
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In his words, “I am delighted by the presence of the leader of the party in our state, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu to honour this event.
“Having served almost 38 years in the military, I am convinced that it will be a waste of experience for me to remain outside government activities.
“This is because I have a lot to offer and assure you all that I will operate an open-door policy, I will also learn fast.
“My first goal is to unite the party, unity is very important because if we are united we can achieve all our goals for the state and the nation at large.”.
Azubuike Ihejirika, CFR (born February 13, 1956) is a retired Nigerian Army lieutenant general and former Chief of Army Staff.
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