Thousands of the People Democratic Party PDP) faithful in Abia have reportedly denounced membership of the ruling party in the state to declare their loyalty to the leadership of the state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The defectors, from Aba North Local Government Area of the state, were reportedly received into the party by the Senate Chief Whip, Sen. Orji Kalu at his Camp Neya’s country home in Igbere, Bende Local Government Area of the state, EKO HOT BLOG gathered.
Kalu who received the decampees on behalf of the State Chairman of the party, Chief Donatus Nwankpa, and Chairman of the party’s National Caretaker Committee, Gov.Mai Buni urged them to be of good behaviour and work conscientiously for the party’s victory in 2023.
“We are a disciplined party. We are a party that encourages people to pay workers’ salaries, pensions, build roads and take care of society.
“We have no other business than taking care of the welfare of our people.
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“Our business in APC is to think and work toward the welfare of Abia, Imo, Enugu, Ebonyi, Anambra people and Nigerians resident in our state.
“Today is a remarkable day and I want to welcome you to this great party, which is for all Nigerians.
“We believe that this party will make all of us proud. The party believes in the rule of law.
“It believes things should be done well and believes in all Nigerians.
“Your defection to APC shows that this party is the best for Abia and Nigeria.
“We are growing stronger and stronger every day and our growth will be felt in the 2023 general elections,” he said.
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