by Azubuike Azikiwe

Former Anambra state governor, Peter Obi, has joined the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Mr Obi’s change of allegiance came on Monday after leaders of the the PDP held a meeting with him at his home in Onitsha. The PDP delegation was by the deputy Senate president, Senator Ike Ekwerumadu.

Speaking to journalists on their mission, afterwards, the PDP’s spokesman, Olisa Metuh, said the visit was as a result of the resolution by the entire South-East zone of the party to pay Mr. Obi a visit and persuade him to join the PDP in order to contribute more meaningfully to national affairs.

On his part, the former Governor told his visitors that he was humbled by the visit, and expressed appreciation for the fact that he was considered as an important political leader in the South-East.

“I thank you for your continued belief and commitment to the welfare of our people and the progress of our country.

“I have in the past worked closely with all of you and you know my belief about our zone working together. I assure you that we will continue to work even closer as a team in the interest of our people. Regarding your visit of today, let me assure you that I heard your kind and passionate requests and that your journey would not be in vain but in the best interest of our people,” he said.

After the visit, the former governor, who was a member of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) decided to join the PDP, emphasising that “the issue of joining a national party is not about what was happening in APGA, but because of the need to be a competitor and not a spectator in national affairs”.

YEditor