The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ebonyi State has welcomed another high-profile defector, Barr. Timothy Odah, a former Commissioner for Finance and PDP chieftain, to its fold.
Chief Stanley Okoro Emegha, the APC State Chairman, reiterated his determination to unite key leaders under the APC banner while receiving Odah at the party's new secretariat in Abakaliki.
Chief Emegha emphasized that the APC aims to create a one-party system to foster unity and accelerate state development.
"Our primary goal is to create a one-party system to foster unity and accelerate state development," Emegha stated, emphasizing collaboration over opposition.
The Chairman outlined a strategy to recruit influential figures, including resourceful individuals and opposition leaders, citing ongoing efforts to bring stakeholders on board. "We are working to ensure key figures join the party, with more defections expected by December," Emegha revealed.
Addressing concerns about potential infighting, Emegha stressed that party discipline and candidate popularity will guide selection, prioritizing development across all areas. "The will of the masses will determine our candidates, not just party loyalty," he added.
Barr. Odah, known as "Due Respect," a former Local Government Chairman, said his decision to defect was influenced by Governor Nwifuru's emphasis on peace, development, and youth empowerment.
He praised Chief Emegha for strengthening the party and pledged to support Governor Nwifuru and APC candidates in Onicha LGA in 2027.
"I'm here to add value, not to contest elections, but to support progress and peaceful elections," Odah said.
The APC plans to deliver infrastructure and people-oriented projects statewide, with Emegha concluding that unity is essential for development.
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