Ex-Rep Member, Supporters Defects to APC In Ebonyi

A two-term member of the House of Representatives in Ebonyi State, Hon. Lazarus Ogbee has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressive Congress(APC), stating that his moves were informed by Governor Nwifuru’s people-centered administration and

At the defection rally held at Onueke, Ezza last week, he pledged to be loyal to the party’s guidelines. 

“I am delighted to join APC today. The leadership pattern and developmental stride of the state Governor, Chief Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru informed my decision to join the party.

Hon. Ogbee added that “I am joining the party to make my contribution for the development of our dear State. I am not coming into the party to displace, fight or disorganise the party but to complement your efforts”. 

“His Excellency the Governor, Right Honourable Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru is working with everybody not minding political affiliations or any other divide. He has done exceptionally well and deserves our collective support and admiration.”  he added.

He commended the state party Chairman, Chief Stanley Emegha for instilling peace and unity in the party.

“I must commend the effort of the state Chairman of the party, for leading the party to victory and defeating my former Party, the PDP in the last election. 

“Chief Emegha, not only  led the party to landslide victory in the 2023 general elections, but brought absolute peace and unity in the party. He has also sustained the tempo of reasonable and good politicking by leaving the party’s door wide open for all”.