The lawmaker representing Obingwa-West constituency within the Abia State Home of Meeting, Erondu Uchenna Erondu Jr., has defected from the Peoples Democratic Occasion, PDP, to the All Progressives Congress, APC.
He was formally acquired into the APC on Tuesday at Nenu, Obingwa LGA of Abia State, by former Deputy Governor of Abia State, Chris Akomas, and different occasion leaders.
Explaining his choice to affix the APC, the previous Obingwa LGA Chairman mentioned he moved with 5,000 supporters, noting that his defection could be helpful to his constituency and Abia State at massive.
He pledged to maintain his report of efficient illustration and urged the folks of Obingwa, Abia State, the South-East, and Nigeria to assist the APC.
He additionally declared whole assist for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027, describing his reform insurance policies as daring and essential for Nigeria’s long-term progress. “The re-election of President Tinubu in 2027 shouldn’t be negotiable,” he added.
The defection follows sustained overtures from key APC figures, together with Deputy Speaker of the Home of Representatives, Benjamin Okezie Kalu.
In his remarks, former Deputy Governor of Abia State, Chris Akomas, described Erondu Jr. as a priceless political asset to Abia APC.
The Peoples Democratic Occasion, PDP, which beforehand had extra members within the Abia Home, now has solely two lawmakers, whereas the APC, which had only one member, now has three lawmakers.
