Former Governor of Abia State, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, has denied rumors of his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Speaking at his country home in Umuobiakwa, Obingwa Local Government Area, Ikpeazu reaffirmed his commitment to the PDP.
The clarification comes after Ikpeazu's recent nomination as an ambassador-designate by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, which sparked speculation about his potential defection. Ikpeazu dismissed these reports, emphasizing his loyalty to the PDP.
Ikpeazu stressed that his focus is on contributing to the PDP's revival and repositioning in Abia State, rather than abandoning the party. He remains committed to the PDP's ideals and goals.
Ikpeazu stressed that rather than abandoning the PDP, he is focused on contributing to its revival and repositioning in Abia State.
“I am not in contemplation about where to go for now. Politics at a time like this is in a state of flux. We are still trying to rebuild the PDP. The PDP has passed through very difficult times, but I dare say that some of us are prepared to rally courage and muster effort and energy to steer the ship once again. I am not one of those who will walk away when it is not rosy.
“This is predicated upon the fact that good reasoning and wisdom will prevail. I didn’t know why the a battle of who would become the National Secretary. That was needless trouble, and that is actually what caused the haemorrhage at the party.
“People started leaving because they didn’t understand the kind of leadership that we were trying to set up at the national level. Anybody can be the National Secretary, so why the special interest, especially if there is little time within which the tenure will expire?
“If they understand that the party needs to be stable before it can serve anybody, I think that, for now, my efforts are geared towards building a strong viral PDP.
“But as you know, some of those who served with me between 2015 and 2023, some of them have moved on; some have gone back to their businesses, others are in the APC and other political parties. I am happy that they found a common denominator and a rallying point around me, regardless of their political persuasions presently, which I don’t begrudge anybody for."he said.
Mr. Enyinnaya Apollos, a former senior special adviser to Ikpeazu, expressed confidence in the PDP's ability to field strong candidates for the 2027 general elections, including the governorship seat, State House of Assembly, and National Assembly seats, to challenge incumbent Governor Alex Otti and other APC candidates.
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