The high-profile event took place in Akwete, Ndoki, Ukwa East Local Government Area, during an empowerment program organized by Hon. Chris Nkwonta, who represents Ukwa East and Ukwa West Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives.
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, officially welcomed the new members, underscoring the APCâs expanding influence in the Southeast.
Addressing a lively crowd from Ukwa East and Ukwa West, Kalu expressed confidence in further defections, positioning the APC as a dominant political force in the region.
In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Levinus Nwabughiogu, Kalu described the defections as an endorsement of President Bola Ahmed Tinubuâs dedication to the Southeast.
Central to this commitment is the establishment of the South East Development Commission (SEDC), a project designed to address long-standing infrastructure deficiencies in the region.
Kalu remarked:
The Deputy Speaker urged the defectors to remain loyal to the APC, emphasizing the partyâs focus on improving welfare and fostering community development.
The event also featured a cultural highlight as Kalu was conferred with the chieftaincy title âEnyioha of Ukwa Kingdom,â signifying his status as a leader of the people.
In his acceptance speech, he reiterated his commitment to ensuring that Ukwa East, Ukwa West, and the broader Southeast region benefit from the dividends of democracy under the APC-led administration.
Prominent among the new entrants to the APC was Hon. Emeka Stanley, a former Deputy Speaker of the Abia State House of Assembly and a former member of the House of Representatives. His presence underscored the growing appeal of the APC among political heavyweights in the region.
Meanwhile, TimesNow.com.ng reported that Kenneth Imansuangbon, a former governorship aspirant of the Labour Party in Edo state resigned from the party.
Imansuangbon, known as the âRice manâ for his annual philanthropic rice distribution, criticised LP leadership for abandoning its core values.
The educationist and philanthropist called for a political movement based on integrity, stating that his decision was necessary to distance himself from the partyâs confusion.
Source: TimesNow.com.ng
