Ezemonye, Wanjoku, Empties PDP in Ward 1 Isiokpo, As Woman Leader Defects With Supporters
Tens of members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Sunday defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in ward 1, Isiokpo.
Receiving the defectors at the residence of Mr. Tony Womeodu, Hon. Ezemonye Ezekiel Amadi, House of Representatives Candidate on the platform of the APC for Ikwerre/Emuoha Federal Constituency of Rivers State, welcomed the defectors, assuring them of fairness and equity in their new party.
“I welcome you to our great party, APC, as new members, and assure you of all rights accrued to the rest of our members.
“We will ensure that you benefit from every opportunity regarding the welfare of members without sentiments,” Hon. Ezemonye said.
He urged the defectors to get their Permanent Voters Card (PVC) and vote for APC in all elective positions in the 2023 general elections.
The APC welcomed the new members on Sunday. Mrs. Stella Richard, who spoke on behalf of the. defectors said they were pleased with the way they were being received by members of their new party.
She said they defected to the APC owing to what she termed neglect and lack of vision from the PDP in Rivers State.
“Today we have taken a very important step to move to APC so that we can support the candidate of our choice,” she said.
Also speaking, Tony Womeodu, a community leader, commended the defectors, saying they had made the right decision by joining APC.
The APC welcomed the new members on Sunday,
Mr Tony promised to carry them along in all party affairs and ensure that they benefit from all the opportunities brought to APC members in their various units.
He urged them to go to their respective units and attend party meetings regularly for updates and other things concerning the party.
“I am delighted to witness this event today and to receive many PDP members to our party.
”Today I am overwhelmed and promise to ensure that they benefit from all the opportunities coming to the party,” he said.
Also in attendance were, Hon. Azubike Chikere Wanjoku, APC House of Assembly candidate for Ikwerre State Constituency. Fubara Ohaka, APC chieftain in Emuoha local government area.
