PDP chieftain joins APC in Imo

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Imo, Mr. Hillary Ugochukwu, has dumped the party for the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Ugochukwu, a former senatorial aspirant in PDP, announced his defection to APC at a reception organised in his honour by the state leaders of the party in Owerri on Saturday.

Ugochukwu commended Governor Hope Uzodimma on his achievements in office and expressed willingness to work with him in the efforts to move the state forward.

He urged his supporters to join him in the struggle to make Imo State a better place.

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The politician said he registered with the APC in his home ward in Ogwa, Mbaitoli local government area of the state before his advancement to the state level.

Ugochukwu said: “After careful thought and due consultation, I have decided to join the ruling party so as to have the right platform to fully support the development milestones of Governor Hope Uzodimma.”

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