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Regional News of Thursday, 8 October 2020

Source: www.mynigeria.com

Prominent PDP chieftain defects to APC

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The People's Democratic Party (PDP) have been delt a heavy blow in its quest to dominate the eastern part of Nigeria after prominent chieftain, Henry Njoku defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

According to The Nations, Njoku who is from Owerri zone defected to the APC with hundreds of his supporters, associates and friends from across the state.

Speaking after the decision to quit the opposition party, Njoku said at the Government House, Owerri, that he decided to join the APC after due consultations with his family, friends and associates.

The former PDP chieftain added that he dumped the PDP after carefully studying Governor Hope Uzodinma’s style of governance.

Njoku also said he is joining the governor in APC to assist in contributing to his laudable goals and aspirations.

He gave assurance of his willingness to unite all party men, women and youths from Owerri North and beyond into a one and stronger forum to assist the governor to achieve his set goals.

The new APC member, however, noted that he did not have any grudges with his former party.