Chief Nwali who was equally Special Adviser to Former Governor Sam Ominyi Egwu on Youths and Sports Development formally defected to the ruling party at the Ikwo Council headquarters, Onuebonyi Echara, on Friday, 11th November, 2022.
Also among the defectors was Hon. Engr. Emeka Orede former Supervisory Councilor and until his defection the Leader of the PDP Youths Vanguard, Ikwo LGA Chapter.
Chief Nwali stated that the reason for the defection is disillusionment with the PDP. He regretted how their umbrella had torn and despite efforts to salvage the situation, it had only become a mess. He said that their defection to the APC is in a bid to sweep out the maliases of the PDP. He revealed that several other key stakeholders of the PDP in Ikwo LGA have confided in him that they would soon join him in the APC. He and his group expressed great satisfaction with the leadership of the APC and said that for once in the last few years they feel they have made the right political decision.
Welcoming the defectors into the fold of the APC, the chairman of the party in Ikwo LGA, Hon. Sunday Onuzu stated that the party was happy to receive them, even as the party leaves its doors open to receive more defectors.
The Ebonyi State Assistant Secretary of APC, Hon. Sunday Nwafor equally embraced the defectors, recognising their exceptional wisdom in joining the best party in the Nation.
The Executive Chairman of Ikwo LGA, Barr. Sunday Nwankwo, while receiving them, noted that they were back to their natural home. Recognizing the contributions of Chief Nwali to the development of Ikwo LGA and Ebonyi State, he joyfully welcomed him and his colleagues to the ruling party and urged them to continue to contribute their quota towards societal development. He asked party members to avoid makeing distinctions between old and new members.
In his words: "Let no one go about creating divisions in our ranks. Already we have seen that the APC has taken over in Ikwo LGA and we no longer have opposition, but we must remain focused and resolute and continue to welcome new members who are formally joining APC. We must endeavour to work together and reap the fruits of our labour together. His Excellency our governor will soon begin the appointment of liaison officers and there will be no demarcation between old and new.
"The message I bring to you from the leader of our great party in Ebonyi State, the Governor of Ebonyi State, Engr Chief David Nweze Umahi, FNSE, FNATE, CON and his deputy Barr. (Chief) Eric Kelechi Igwe, PhD is that our party remains strong and in control. All you need to do is to continue to key into all the policies and programmes of the State.
"Ikwo is for APC. We will support APC at the National, State and Local levels. We are certain that we will achieve 100 percent success in the forthcoming General elections".
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