The All Progressives Congress, APC, in Izzi Unuhu Ward 10, Abakaliki LGA, formally received a lawmaker in the Ebonyi State House of Assembly, Hon. Victor Chidi Nwoke, who recently dumped the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.
Nwoke. who represents Abakaliki North Constituency, defected alongside the Labour Party chairman in Abakaliki LGA, Mr Innocent Oriji, and the former leader of the Abakaliki legislative council, Hon. Emmanuel Nwandegu, among others.
The defectors were received into the party during the ward stakeholders meeting chaired by its chairman, Hon. Emeka Nkwode, by the state Commissioner for Works and Transport, Mbam Stanley Lebechi, SSA on Youth Mobilisation, Hon. Chinedu Emenike and Prince Emeka Nwoba.
Receiving the lawmaker and other defectors, Ward Chairman Nkwode commended them for making the right decision in their political journey.
“Today, we welcome you into APC with open arms to work with you towards the progress of the party and the state.
“We shall accord you the privileges therein for all members of APC in the Ward and ensure you are fully registered,” he said.
Also speaking at the occasion, Commissioner for Works and Transport Mbam Stanley Lebechi, who hosted the meeting, declared that with the defection, PDP has become moribund in the Ward and the LGA.
He said Governor Francis Nwifuru, through his good works, has collapsed all political parties in the state into APC.
“I commend Governor Francis Nwifuru for his compassionate governance, which has resulted in the payment of more than eight years’ arrears of gratuities and pensions to retirees.
“He has given business grants to hawkers and scholarship grants to Ebonyi law school students, among other numerous achievements within one year in office,” he stated.
Mbam assured the defectors that they would be accommodated with all Ebonyi people under Governor Nwifuru’s leadership, as he is dedicated to the people’s welfare.
He called the people to continue supporting the administration of Governor Francis Nwifuru
Responding, Hon. Victor Nwoke, who expressed delight at being received into the party, called for cooperation among stakeholders towards the progress of the party.
The legislator said he decided to join APC due to the achievements and leadership prowess of Governor Nwifuru, which centres on the People’s Charter of Needs.
“The Governor of Ebonyi State is a paradigm of perfection and I am happy to identify with him,” he said.