From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja
National Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has assured new entrant and former Senate President, Pius Anyim, that he will be given equal opportunity with the old members of the ruling party.
Ganduje gave the promise while receiving Anyim into the ruling party from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) over the weekend.
Anyim defected to the APC in an elaborate ceremony held at the PA Ngele Oruta Township Stadium, Abakaliki the capital of Ebonyi state.
A statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the APC National Chairman, Edwin Olofu, made available to newsmen in Abuja, noted that Ganduje expressed delight over the development.
Ganduje however appealed to the South East geopolitical zone cannot continue to be in the opposition urging the region to join the mainstream politics.
The statement further noted that the former Kano state also described the coming of Chief Anyim to the APC as a huge blessing to the party following his wealth of experience.
“I am elated to receive such an important personality to our party. I want to assure you on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu that you are welcome to the largest political party in black and white Africa.
“Be rest assured that we will give you equal opportunity like old members of our party so that you can come to the table with your huge experience and followership,” Ganduje assured.
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