THE former Governor of Anambra State, Mr Peter Obi, is now  under  pressure to defect from the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

The pressure is said to have been mounting on him to defect from APGA by the state and the national executive of PDP following the alleged strained relationship between him and his political godson Chief Willie Obiano.

In a press release issued  and made available to newsmen in Awka, on Monday, one of the APGA foundation members in the state, Jecorb Izunna, called on APGA state executive not to close the door against Obi, considering what he had done to keep the party united.

The strained relation between Obiano and Obi, had made many members, who were in sympathy with Obi, to leave the party to PDP and recently four members of  APGA in the National Assembly, had defected to PDP.

When contacted, Obi’s Media Assistant, Mr Valantine Obienyem, said that Obi would not defect from APGA for any reason, adding that there is no family that do not have problem, that even if there is, it would soon be resolved.

He said that pressure on Obi to defect from APGA did not start today,  that even late President Umaru Yar’dua,  had also tried unsuccessfully to lured him out of APGA to  PDP.

desgiezd: And this is someone Obi fought tooth and nail to get to that position! Isn't it too early in the day to start having skirmishes with the Godfather?

NgeneUkwenu:

It's really a pity! Though we all saw it coming! Peter Obi is criminal! He intentionally killed APGA for Ndigbo!

Ndi Anambra Abago

NgeneUkwenu:

It's really a pity! Though we all saw it coming! Peter Obi is criminal! He intentionally killed APGA for Ndigbo!

Ndi Anambra Abago

collynzov5:
APGA is still the ruling party in Anambra and will retake power in Imo come 2015.
Tell me one party your Yoruba people have in this 2014.

NgeneUkwenu:

Dreamer! No be only retake na retook

Ndi Anambra Abago!

collynzov5:
Ok no be Ndi Igbo Abago again?

I guess that is because you couldn't answer my question about which party you Yorubas can lay claim to now.

NgeneUkwenu:

Get off my mention, you are irritating!

NgeneUkwenu:

It's really a pity! Though we all saw it coming! Peter Obi is a confirmed criminal who loot Anambra State without shame! He intentionally killed APGA for Ndigbo!

Ndi Anambra Abago

desgiezd: And this is someone Obi fought tooth and nail to get to that position! Isn't it too early in the day to start having skirmishes with the Godfather?

NgeneUkwenu:

It's really a pity! Though we all saw it coming! Peter Obi is a confirmed criminal who loot Anambra State without shame! He intentionally killed APGA for Ndigbo!

Ndi Anambra Abago

solid3: It is well known that he has always been a PDP member. Wish him d very best.

solid3: It is well known that he has always been a PDP member. Wish him d very best.

OdenigboAroli:

And you believed this....Nawaa,you will probably believe I am your father.

NgeneUkwenu:

The same way you lots didn't believe Soludo was disqualified before it you in the face! Keep living in denial! The news is rife back home!

Ndi Anambra Abago!

Sincere9gerian: Nonsense! The baseless rumour of Peter Obi joinine PDP has been on since 2006.

However, Peter Obi should not soil his good record by trying to dictate to the new governor. He had 8 solid years to do whatever he wanted as Anambra governor and crowned his successful tenure by giving us a very good successor in Obiano. He should allow the new governor to leave his own legacy.

NgeneUkwenu:

http://tribune.com.ng/news/news-headlines/item/13139-ex-gov-obi-under-pressure-to-defect-to-pdp

collynzov5:
That is exactly the idea bro.
What party can you Yorubas lay claim to this 2014?

smallJagaban:

APC /ACN.