Imo state governor, Owelle Rochas Anayo Okorocha has stated that from indications, Igbo people of the south east will dump the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the rival All Progressives Congress(APC) ahead of the 2015 General elections<\/p>\n
The Imo Governor hinged his position on what he described as the neglect suffered by the zone from the ruling party.<\/p>\n
Governor Okorocha who stated this when played host to a delegation under the platform of Igbo Rescue Mission from Abia state that paid him a solidarity visit at the government house, Owerri,\u00a0 described APC as a child of circumstance arising from the abysmal failure of the PDP to deliver quality and good governance to Nigerians.<\/p>\n
He added that new party which represents a coalition of major opposition parties in Nigeria is presently being positioned to provide the credible and acceptable platform that will enthrone the leadership Nigerians desire in the 2015 general elections.<\/p>\n
He lamented on the level of marginalization melted to Igbos by ruling PDP, pointing out that the party has continuously denied Ndigbo the five principal positions which he listed as the office of the President, Vice President, Senate President, Speaker House of Representative and the Chairman of the ruling party.<\/p>\n
He, however, enjoined Igbos to play politics that can guarantee them national relevance as APC now remains the only party that has future for Ndigbo and Nigerians going by its ideology.<\/p>\n
Speaking earlier, the leader of the group, Chief Ben Udensi said that they are in government house to demonstrate support and solidarity to the governor for his vision and leadership qualities which he noted have guaranteed dividend of democracy to the people of the state.<\/p>\n
He said that the body which was formed by Abia indigenes appointed into his administration has spread to other parts of south east with coordinators appointed to oversee its activities in the five states of the zone.<\/p>\n
Udensi, who is the Special Adviser to Gov. Okorocha on Poverty Alleviation, added that having put a formidable work in every ward\u00a0 of Abia state, the leadership deemed it worthwhile to collapse the body into APC to ensure that the party wins the state and other states in the zone during the forthcoming general elections.<\/p>\n
Similarly, the publicity secretary of the body, Hon. Ebere Uzoukwa, said the wonderful performance of Gov. Okorocha who is widely perceived as a role model in the leadership context of Nigeria will definitely drive victory for APC in Abia and the entire south east.<\/p>\n
Uzoukwa, who interacted with government house correspondents shortly after the visit, posited that going by the commitment so far shown by Gov.
\nOkorocha towards liberating Abia, the body has started mapping out strategies that will guarantee victory for APC which he noted will\u00a0 enthrone good governance in the state.<\/p>\n
He commended Gov. Okorocha for his leadership qualities as well as the uncommon gesture in giving opportunities to others from other states to serve in his government, adding that the governor has by that singular act proven his capacity to lead the country as a detribalized Nigerian.<\/p>\n
Uzoukwa, who is also the Special Assistant to the Governor on Media, however, enjoined Abians and the entire people of south east to rally round Gov. Okorocha to ensure the zone is liberated in 2015\u00a0 for good governance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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