Ex-Ebonyi commissioner dumps PDP for APC

A former Commissioner in Ebonyi State, Abia Onyike, has left the Peoples Democratic Party and joined the ruling All Progressives Congress within the state.

PidomNigeria On-line stories that Onyike served because the Particular Adviser on Media Relations below former Governor Sam Egwu and as Commissioner for Info in the course of the administration of Martin Elechi.

Onyike, a former Deputy Nationwide President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, introduced his determination to go away the celebration that had supported him at a ceremony in Owutu Edda Ward, situated within the Edda Native Authorities Space of the state, on Wednesday.

In a press release on Thursday, Onyike stated he was becoming a member of the APC due to Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru’s perceived restoration of excellent governance.

He stated, “My determination to hitch the APC is due to the necessity to construct a strong alliance of help for Governor Nwifuru, who has taken steps to revive good governance and inclusive politics in Ebonyi State.

“Politics is native, and we’re pushed by our personal developmental aspirations in our state. I’m becoming a member of different progressive forces within the state to maintain and consolidate the present peaceable ambiance prevalent within the state below Governor Nwifuru.”

The Chairman of the APC in Owutu Edda Ward, Mr. Oko Ogbuagu, expressed the celebration’s happiness in welcoming Onyike to its fold.

“Onyike is a examined hand. He’s a person of the folks, and his entry into our celebration will improve its fortunes in future elections,” he stated.

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