Ex-Abia Speaker Njoku Dumps PDP For APC

Former Speaker of the Abia State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Bishop Kennedy Azubuike Njoku, has officially announced his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State.

Njoku, who previously represented the Osisioma Ngwa North State Constituency in the 7th Assembly, resigned as Speaker after the PDP brokered a compromise to allow Rt. Hon. Chinedum Orji, son of Abia’s former governor, to take over the position.

Speaking at his country home in Mbutu Nta village, Osisioma Local Government Area, Njoku stated that his decision to leave the PDP was made after thorough consultations with his constituents and stakeholders across the state.

“I am grateful to the PDP for the opportunities they provided me and wish them well in their future endeavors,” Njoku said.

He called on his supporters to join him in the APC, assuring them of better opportunities for those willing to work hard. Quoting an Igbo proverb, he said, “Onye ruo, ya erie” (He who works, eats), signaling his belief in merit-based rewards within his new political party.

Njoku’s defection received backing from prominent stakeholders, including Comr. Odimegwu Aruru, Chief of Staff to the Bishop Campaign Organization; Comr. Emmanuel Nduagu, former President of the Osisioma Ngwa Youth Congress; and Hon. Austin Uruakpa, former leader of the Osisioma Ngwa Legislative Council.

In their remarks, the stakeholders urged Njoku’s supporters to register as APC members in their respective wards, emphasizing that the move signaled a new dawn for the people.

The former lawmaker assured his supporters that his move to the APC was motivated by a vision to secure a brighter future for Osisioma Ngwa Local Government Area and Abia State.

Comr. Oliver Christian, a youth leader from Isiala Osokwa Ward 6, commended Njoku’s bold decision, pledging full support on behalf of the youth.