Former Governor of Imo State, Ikedi Ohakim, has defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
The former governor was presented with the APC flag by the State Chairman of the party, Marcellenus Nlemigbo, at his hometown, Okohia in Isiala Mbano Local Government Area of the state.
He said his decision to join APC was to offer unhindered support to Governor Hope Uzodimma to move the state forward.
He said, “I think Imo first and is a choice to stay on course. When the entire executive of APC visited me for registering as a member of APC, I told them that I made my position based on informed choice.
“I have a unique orientation participating in politics for common interest as against personal interest. This time around I have decided not to swim against the tide.
“Given my commitment to the best decisions that would be most beneficial to the people and desirous of the need to quickly join hands with my friend, Uzodimma, and other leaders of the party in Imo, South East and Nigeria to build a formidable political party headed by individuals that share the same values and ideals with me, I, Ikedi Ohakim, and my supporters and associates decided to join the APC.”
He applauded Uzodimma for his development-driven policies and programmes for the state.
