Defection: I can't leave PDP for APC - Ogbaga

BY NATIONAL PANEL REPORTERS

The member representing Abakaliki/Izzi Federal Constituency, Chief Sylvester Ogbaga has described as a handiwork of mischief maker, the rumour of his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the country.



Comrade Albert Oketa, the Secretary to the Green Chambers lawmaker, stated this in a release made available to NATIONAL PANEL last Wednesday.




According to the releasee, the publication was ochestrated by media bandits who take stock in fake news peddling and however, urged the general public to disregard such report.

It read: "The attention of the member representing the good people of Abakaliki/Izzi Federal Constituency, Ebonyi State, Rt. Hon. Sylvester Ogbaga, has been drawn to a rumour circulating in the social media platforms by marauding media bandit, that he is leaving People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to All Progressive Congress (APC).

“We ordinarily would not have responded to this, knowing full well that it emanated from the figment of imagination of those whose stock in trade is spreading fake news, but for the sake of our teeming supporters and unsuspecting public.

"The national Assembly member reiterated that he has no plan to dump PDP as speculated as he’s seriously supporting his Party, Peoples Democratic Party to ensure it delivers them come 2023, hence, warned peddlers to employ such energy into meaningful venture.

“We therefore wish to categorically state that, Rt Hon. Sylvester Ogbaga, has no intention whatsoever, neither has he ever dreamt of leaving People’s Democratic Party to any political party. The general public, supporters and PDP faithfuls are advised to totally ignore and disregard the the propaganda orchestrated by mischief makers.

“At this moment, Rt Hon Sylvester Ogbaga is seriously committed to strengthening People’s Democratic Party ahead of 2023 and, therefore, has no interest falling in love or going into alliance with another political party.


“Those spreading the fake news are by this notice warned to cease, desist, and turn a new leaf and channel their energy into more meaningful publication than cheap blackmails."