2203: PDP Speaks On Ihedioha Defecting To APGA

The Imo state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has refuted reports that the former Governor of the state, Emeka Ihedioha is set to dump the party for the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Naija News reports that the party in the state made this known in a statement on Wednesday issued by its spokesman, Mazi Emenike Nmeregini.

The party also dispelled rumours that the former governor was not in good terms with the National Secretary of PDP, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, asking the public to disregard the fake news.

According to the PDP, Ihedioha has been committed to the party and remained a consequential leader and consistent major financier of the party.

It added that Ihedioha’s sterling performances within his short stay in office will be the party’s message for the 2023 elections.

The statement reads: “This party initially did not consider a disclaimer necessary, for the simple reason that Rt. Hon. Ihedioha is not known to prostitute between political parties.

“He is known and has indeed remained a consequential leader, consistent major financier, loyal and dedicated member and leader of our party since helping to found it in 1998.

“For emphasis, there is no other truly democratic party in Nigeria and in Imo State in particular, aside from the PDP. We are not unaware of the increasing desperation of agents of darkness, who are afraid of the imminent reclaiming of our stolen mandate come 2023.

“It is incontrovertible that His Excellency Rt. Hon. Emeka Ihedioha CON, is our brand. And our message ahead of the 2023 general elections is the celebrated achievements of the Rebuild Imo administration within the seven months.

“The PDP led Rebuild Imo administration laid a solid foundation for the rebuilding process of our state. It is on record that all the sectors of the state were receiving attention before the usurpers broke into the government house.

“We restored salaries and pensions from 70% to 100% and paid as and when due; adequate security of lives and property began construction on over 33 critical roads across the state; flagged off an audacious agro revolution and youth empowerment; aggressive automated revenue system; autonomous local government administration; implemented the Treasury Single Account; Qualitative free education, aggressive investment drive; transparency, accountability, rule of law etc.

“Our party takes pride in the achievements of the Rebuild Imo administration for which we are being pressured by the people of Imo State across party lines to endeavour to seek their mandate to continue the rebuilding process.

“Lastly, we wish to warn mischief makers, agents of darkness, blackmailers, enemies of Imo State, to look elsewhere and stop any such fake news. Imo people are wiser and are vigilant to these and other devices of the enemies.”