The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ebonyi State, Chief Stanley Okoro Emegha, has pledged equal treatment for defectors from other political parties.
This assurance was given at Isiaka, in Ivo Local Government headquarters, during a rally welcoming over 3000 loyalists of former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator Anyim Pius Anyim, from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Tuesday.
The defectors, led by former PDP member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Livinus Makwe, and a group of Labour Party (LP) defectors led by the deputy governorship candidate in the 2023 general election, Prince Igwe Nwabueze, were welcomed by Emegha.
Emegha emphasized that there is still room to accommodate anyone with a genuine intention of joining the APC.
He commended Governor Francis Nwifuru for his inclusive administration, which has positively impacted citizens and visitors alike in less than a year in office.
“I’m interested in winning more souls for our party, and that’s why I still go about asking people to join us so that they can enjoy what we are enjoying,” Emegha said.
He urged everyone to forget the past and forgive each other, emphasizing that the party is open to all and in need of more people.
Emegha praised Governor Nwifuru, describing him as a God-given leader who has brought happiness to Ebonyians through good governance.
Speaking at the event, the Ivo council Chairman, Mr Emmanuel Ajah, expressed delight over the development, stating that Ivo is better united under the APC.
He assured the defectors that no one would be discriminated against, as everyone has a role to play in making Ivo LGA and Ebonyi State better.
In their speeches, Hon. Livinus Makwe and Igwe Nwabueze, on behalf of other defectors, thanked the council Chairman, Ajah, for his open-mindedness, and commended the state APC Chairman, Emegha, and Governor Nwifuru for their all-inclusive administration, which they said motivated them to join the APC.
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