Gloria Essien, Abuja
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Benjamin Kalu, has received over 100 defectors from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) into the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State, Southeast Nigeria.
The defection occurred during the inauguration of the Renewed Hope Partners (RHP) in Obingwa Local Government Area of Abia State.
Mr. Kalu, in his remarks at the event, welcomed the defectors, commending their decision to join the APC and support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
Led by the former PDP State Secretary, Mr. Ibe Nwadioha, the defectors pledged their support for President Tinubu, Kalu, and the APC, citing the party’s impact on the South East region.
Nwadioha said: “It’s a landmark entry and it means that the wind of change which you have brought is sweeping across Obingwa and it’s coming like a hurricane. We will support Mr. President.”
Also, Obingwa APC stakeholders, which included a former federal commissioner, who represented the South East at the National Pension Commission (PENCOM), Mr Nyerere Chinenye Ayim, honoured the Deputy Speaker with a traditional attire and a machete, symbolizing strength and courage.
The gesture highlighted the warm reception of the Deputy Speaker by the people of Obingwa.