Owerri, Imo state – The former publicity secretary of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Imo state, Cajethan Duke, said he left the ruling party to focus on promoting the interest of his people.
TimesNow.com.ng recalls that Duke said he decided to resign as the APC spokesperson in Imo state after consulting with his family and political associates.
According to Duke, the next line of action is to focus on the broader interest of the people instead of partisan sentiments.
Duke said he was promoting those things that APC wants him to sell to the people of Imo state but it is now time to speak for his people ahead of the next governorship election.
Duke, who is Ngor Okpala said his people are most marginalized in terms of the allocation of power, and allocation of resources in the state.
He stated this during an exclusive chat with TimesNow.com.ng after he tendered his resignation letter and left his position as the APC spokesperson in the state.
He said it was time to align with his people and speak about their interests.
Providing more details about the reason by he left the APC, he said:
Meanwhile, TimesNow.com.ng reported that former PDP stalwarts Chris Okewulonu and Chuma Nnaji have defected to the APC, citing disillusionment with their former party.
Okewulonu praised Governor Uzodimma’s infrastructural achievements and leadership as reasons for joining the APC.
Governor Uzodimma welcomed the defectors, calling their decision a testament to APC’s growing influence in Imo state.
Source: TimesNow.com.ng
