BY BONIFACE Okeke

Over 200 members of the ruling All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, in Anambra state have left the party and joined the Labour Party,LP, saying that their action was to make sure that the incumbent state governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo is not re-elected for a second term as governor.

The decampees who were mainly APGA members in Ogbaru local government area of the state were received at the Onitsha Holiday Resort field at the weekend by the chairman of Labour Party in Ogbaru local government area, Chief Emeka Nwosu, assisted by the member representing Ogbaru federal constituency in the House of Representatives and leader LP Caucus in the House of Representatives, Hon. Afam Ogene; LP governorship aspirant in the coming 2025 Anambra state governorship election, Mr. Valentine Ozigbo and several other stalwarts of the LP in the local government.

Leader of the APGA decampees, a former aspirant for Ogbaru 1 constituency of the state House of Assembly under the party's platform during the 2023 general election, Hon. Ndubuisi Igwilo stated that they decided to leave APGA to make sure that the state governor, Prof Soludo was not re-elected for a second term in office.

In addition to accusing Soludo of working against Obi's presidential ambition during the 2023 general, Igwilo also stated that Soludo has performed poorly in the past two years of his administration and vowed that they would make sure that Soludo did not win second term in office.

Igwilo said "I was formerly in APGA, but currently in the Labour Party. I led the decampees into the LP. We decided to leave APGA to join the LP because as you can see the LP is the party for the people and most of the elected members are at the center too.

"Our principal, Mr Peter Obi, has shown good character and good example in the LP and we are here to support him in his pursuit for a country that is working for all of us. We left APGA because the slogan, 'APGA bu nke ayi' has become a mere statement and the promises they gave us in Anambra last time are not being fulfilled and that is why the people are disillusioned. He has failed in his promises, he did not even do one.

"He promised us he would conduct local government elections after two years as governor in office, but this is going to three years, he has failed to do that, and, he is looking for another tenure, it doesn't make sense. Any politician that made promises during election and failed should not be giving another opportunity.

"I think it's high time for Ndi Anambra to try another party and see what they can do because nothing tangible is happening in Anambra. The roads he is building are things a local government chairman can do if election is conducted.

"It is not an achievement that a governor will come and do borehole and be announcing it all over the places, I, myself I can do borehole for the people. These are things individuals can do" , Igwilo stated further.


"My expectations are high as we joined the Labour Party, the Labour Party elected officials are really doing well, those at the house of Assembly forfeited their six months salaries for the people, all across the country, LP officials are really doing very well" he also stated.

Also receiving the decampees, Hon. Ogene who is also the Chairman, Committee on Renewable Energy in the House of Representatives, commended them for their courage and act of patriotism in joining the Labour Party since Governor Soludo's APGA had disappointed Ndi Anambra with his leadership policies, including his failure to conduct local government election as he promised during his campaign period.

Ogene said, "It is not about constructing roads alone. Even an individual can construct roads but the nitty gritty of governance lies in the ability of a governor to settle disputes, maintain adequate security and manage the affairs of the state effectively.

"There is no disunity in LP whether you are from the North, West, East or South, the LP is open at all times. It is good to enter into a place that is good and you must enter on time. You have come to strengthen the party and together we will work together to take over Anambra in 2025."

Also in his speech Ozigbo expressed joy over the action of the decampees and said that he had been vindicated in his assessment of Soludo as having failed the state.

Ozigbo said, "I am happy to witness what is going on today. You have taken a fantastic decision that will help to ensure that LP produces the next Anambra governor. I have asked Ndi Anambra and the verdict is that the governor is not doing well. So, we are using this point to say that he must vacate the Government House in 2025.

"Governor Chukwuma Soludo's time is up. He cannot come back for a second term because he has disappointed Ndi Anambra. It is now left for the Labour Party to take over.

"He has failed in his responsibilities to live up to the expectations and I think Anambra people will dispense with him and bring in Labour Party in 2025 with me as the Chief shepherd to harness the potential of the state", Ozigbo said further.

Leader of the decampees donated about 200 bags of 10kg of rice to the LP party members including a ward office at Okpoko.

Is about to go down

Peter Obi worked for Anambra people when he was governor.

If you want to earn their support you have to work like PO or better, simple!

Anambra election will be Peter Obi's first major test as a political heavyweight.

Soludo ought to have known that there is a wave coming . Maybe he was busy doing political Recapitalization move instead of repositioning and re-strategizing

You will agree with me that our political world is changing and if we are in agreement, then an alteration in our political culture is inevitable. A change in terms of thinking and rolling out.

Soludo will have a taste of what he dished Peter obi

kokoA:
Anambra election will be Peter Obi's first major test as a political heavyweight.

Is Peter Obi contesting for the position of governor?

jmoore:

Is Peter Obi contesting for the position of governor?

Can Peter Obi lead LP to victory in his home state?

kokoA:
Can Peter Obi lead LP to victory in his home state?

Is he the chairman of LP?

Of course. This is no news. Labour returning to what it was destined for - An Ibo regional party aka APGA 2.0.

socialmediaman:
Peter Obi worked for Anambra people when he was governor.

If you want to earn their support you have to work like PO or better, simple!

Continue lying to yourself.

Slytiger:
Of course. Labour returning to what it was destined for - An Ibo regional party aka APGA 2.0

Bulabu as usual. Una go open mouth to score own goal. Same LP that beat Tinubu in his backyard during presidential elections.

jmoore:

Bulabu as usual. Una go open mouth to score own goal. Same LP that beat Tinubu in his backyard during presidential elections.

So the election was no longer rigged?
Obidients, just like their agulu messiah, are neither here nor there. Very unstable, flip-floppers, and lukewarm people

socialmediaman:
Peter Obi worked for Anambra people when he was governor.

If you want to earn their support you have to work like PO or better, simple!

Peter Obi did his own as a TRADER

Now its the time for soludo to do his own as a PROFESSOR

jmoore:

Is he the chairman of LP?

Is Atiku the chairman of PDP? Is Tinubu the chairman of APC? Was Buhari the chairman of APC? Was Late. Umaru the chairman of PDP? Was Obasanjo the chairman of PDP? As a political leader you are useless if you can't control your state's politics?

Slytiger:
Of course. This is no news. Labour returning to what it was destined for - An Ibo regional party aka APGA 2.0.

Just like APC is a head slamming mohammadian terrorists party

Soludo aka Big mouth
His aides ain't doing him good either.
The chief media aide already messed up any ambition he might have cos I and hundred of others are ready to put all we have to make sure that fails.
As for Soludo, he might win his reelection cos he did this eye service thingy well but Ndi Anambra will wait for him whenever he wants to aspire for anything outside Anambra.

Slytiger:

Continue lying to yourself.

No I’m not lying. The numbers speak for themselves. Peter Obi has the support of 99% of Anambra people not some online fake keypad warriors.

On the contrary, the person who claims he “built” Lagos lost his polling unit and the state to the same Peter Obi. In fact, the people who voted against Tinubu also voted for Sanwo Olu. Good works speak for themselves, not propaganda lol

It’s not by key padding online like the fellow below, get a real job

It’s so funny that those who defend Obi on this forum are those who outside of Southeast. I wonder how they intend to vote for Soludo on Election Day.

I know a lot of people here don’t get it, but we are going to reply Soludo’s letter next year.

Soludo stood up and attacked Obi unprovoked, we will stand up and be senseless about throwing him out to go and work for those he wrote the letter to favour.

Onye ala!

socialmediaman:
Peter Obi worked for Anambra people when he was governor.

If you want to earn their support you have to work like PO or better, simple!

socialmediaman:


No I’m not lying.

Please continue deceiving yourself. Same agulu fraud that failed in Anambra 😂

Spamming threads with worthless twitter feeds that are photoshopped won't sway anybody.


You have nothing tangible to contribute. Your foolishness is pristine...

PO will continue being your nightmare... try and source for his corruption case with EFCC or invitation and indictment by EFCC. That should be your yardstick.


Atleast you didn't see any EFCC indictment against him abi? Useless ozuor.

Slytiger:



Please continue deceiving yourself. Same agulu fraud that failed in Anambra 😂

That picture truly represents how most RONU supporters live and how dirty they are.

socialmediaman:


No I’m not lying. The numbers speak for themselves. Peter Obi has the support of 99% of Anambra people not some online fake keypad warriors.

On the contrary, the person who claims he “built” Lagos lost his polling unit and the state to the same Peter Obi. In fact, the people who voted against Tinubu also for Sanwo Olu. Good works speak for themselves, it’s not by propaganda lol

It’s not by key padding online like the fellow below, get a real job

kokoA:
Is Atiku the chairman of PDP? Is Tinubu the chairman of APC? Was Buhari the chairman of APC? Was Late. Umaru the chairman of PDP? Was Obasanjo the chairman of PDP? As a political leader you are useless if you can't control your state's politics?

According to babablu bulabu mentality.
Unfortunately for you, you are not the author of politics.

If Tinubu was in control, why did Obi beat him in Lagos? You are saying that Tinubu is useless.