₦airaland Forum

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has welcomed over 3,000 new members from different political parties to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State, ABN TV reports.

The mass defection occurred in Akwete, Ndoki in Ukwa East Local Government Area of Abia during an empowerment programme by the member representing Ukwa East and Ukwa West Federal Constituency of the State in the House of Representatives, Hon. Chris Nkwonta.

Addressing a vibrant gathering from Ukwa East and Ukwa West Local Government areas, adorned with the APC's iconic broom symbol, Kalu revealed that an influx of new defections to the party is imminent.

The Deputy Speaker said that the defection is a reflection of the people's gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu who has shown commitment to Igbo people's development, especially through the creation of the South East Development Commission (SEDC).

He said that the establishment of the Commission will essentially cater for the region's infrastructure needs.

It will be recalled that Nkwonta, who chairs the House Committee on South East Development Commission recently defected to the APC from the People's Democratic Party (PDP).

Kalu said: "The President has tried for Ndigbo. He is still trying for Ndigbo. He is the only man who remembered Ndigbo after 54 years when a promise of reconstruction, reconciliation, and rehabilitation was made to Ndigbo. He came with the spirit of equity and fairness. He is a leader who believes in development. He signed the bill into law so that the damage caused by the Civil War would be rebuilt. As the leader of our party, he has asked us to galvanize the grassroots and bring them closer to the politics of development that he is bringing to the Igbo land.

"For taking this decision to join APC, it shall be well with you. APC has come closer to the people. On behalf of our party, we welcome you. We know who you are and what you are capable of doing. When this caliber of people left PDP and other parties and joined the APC, what again is left? The parties have collapsed. Everybody is here. We will empower you to empower others".

immortalcrown:
A lot of people do not know the secret of the defection. As a matter of fact, they receiving party might have spent so much to make the defection possible. The idea is to increase the population of a party so as to possibly validate high number of votes during rigging.

Richtaiwo:
Usual theories without hypothesis.
But if 10 people defect to elu p, then pandora gringory is loved all over the world.

immortalcrown:
A lot of people do not know the secret of the defection. As a matter of fact, they receiving party might have spent so much to make the defection possible. The idea is to increase the population of a party so as to possibly validate high number of votes during rigging.

helinues:
Is that how LP have been sharing money to those who defected to the party?

Richtaiwo:
Usual theories without hypothesis.

But if 10 people defect to elu p, then pandora gringory is loved all over the world.

SirAdeniran:
Will you apply for a job in new year? Hurry up ok.

helinues:
Is that how LP have been sharing money to those who defected to the party?

immortalcrown:
Only a shameless hypocrite will use LP as an example of parties that buy members and votes.

helinues:
Okay. So Peter Obi moved to Labour party and gave all the labour party executives a dirty slap before they gave him the party presidential ticket.

It's delusional to be thinking LP is a saint party

immortalcrown:
Only a shameless hypocrite will use LP as an example of parties that buy members and votes.

helinues:
Why are you getting aggressive? Engage maturely without attaching unnecessary emotions

immortalcrown:
Only a shameless hypocrite will use LP as an example of parties that buy members and votes.

helinues:
What exactly is the bitterness for and repetitive line

No carry this attitude enter new year oo

Richtaiwo:
It will be easier for Peter Obi to stop lying than to defeat Tinubu in 2027.

2027 election is won already, shettima/Wike should start preparing their taking over note in 2031.

helinues:
Shettima should go and retire from politics after 2027 election.

Gov Zulum from same NE as VP should have been matured to take over from president Tinubu

immortalcrown:
A lot of people do not know the secret of the defection. As a matter of fact, they receiving party might have spent so much to make the defection possible. The idea is to increase the population of a party so as to possibly validate high number of votes during rigging.

adekolaelect:
Oga theories or wishes like yours no dey win any election .It is a big sign of defeat in anticipation for you to have mind that a none yet to be conducted election will be rigged . Oga change your mind and where you stay don't make this one follow you to 2025 oooo.

helinues:
Okay. So Peter Obi moved to Labour party and gave all the labour party executives a dirty slap before they gave him the party presidential ticket.

It's delusional to be thinking LP is a saint party

Richtaiwo:
It will be easier for Peter Obi to stop lying than to defeat Tinubu in 2027.

2027 election is won already, shettima/Wike should start preparing their taking over note in 2031.

SirAdeniran:
Will you apply for a job in new year? Hurry up ok.

wiseoneking:
Hungry man 😆

BoIa:
Most of which was PDP members

indemnityy:
Last time, you were asking security agency to arrest SARKI due to what you called insighting/gaslighting statement he made.

But, you are bussy everytime insulting His excellency Mr. Peter Obi.

Hypocrisy.

Richtaiwo:
It will be easier for Peter Obi to stop lying than to defeat Tinubu in 2027.

2027 election is won already, shettima/Wike should start preparing their taking over note in 2031.