Former Speaker of the Abia State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Bishop Kennedy Azubuike Njoku, has officially announced his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State.
Njoku, who previously represented the Osisioma Ngwa North State Constituency in the 7th Assembly, resigned as Speaker after the PDP brokered a compromise to allow Rt. Hon. Chinedum Orji, son of Abia’s former governor, to take over the position.
Speaking at his country home in Mbutu Nta village, Osisioma Local Government Area, Njoku stated that his decision to leave the PDP was made after thorough consultations with his constituents and stakeholders across the state.
“I am grateful to the PDP for the opportunities they provided me and wish them well in their future endeavors,” Njoku said.
He called on his supporters to join him in the APC, assuring them of better opportunities for those willing to work hard. Quoting an Igbo proverb, he said,…
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