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From George Onyejiuwa, Owerri
Business mogul Chief Mike Ejiogu has dumped the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and rejoined the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of the 2027 polls.
Recall that the former Deputy Governor of Imo, Prince Eze Madumere, two weeks ago dumped the APC and joined the opposition People’s Democratic Party.
Addressing PDP officers on Thursday after receiving his membership card, Ejiogu expressed his delight at rejoining the party, which he described as his home and roots, admitting that he is in the party to ensure it is ultimately victorious at all levels.
He disclosed that the National Secretary of the PDP, Sen. Samuel Anyanwu, had influenced his decision to return to the party.
“I am glad to return to where it all started in 1998. I was a founding member of the PDP in Imo State in 1998. We made PDP formidable in Isiala Mbano and Okigwe Zone in those days. I started with the party from the very first day. This is my home. This is my roots,” Ejiogu said, reminiscing about his early days in the party.
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“I resigned from the APC recently, and I told the party that I wanted to go back to my home to rebuild it, making it stronger and more formidable.
“Let us do everything to keep this peace, unity, and togetherness that now exists in the party. The idea is to ensure that the PDP is victorious at all levels. I pledge to remain committed and steadfast with this party because it is our own. I feel at home.”
Welcoming him, the PDP State Vice Chairman for Okigwe Senatorial Zone, Chief Chuks Ajaelu, while expressing delight over the development, stated that his defection signals renewed energy and acceptance of the party after a period of battle against fifth columnists.
In his remarks, the State Publicity Secretary, Lancelot Obiaku, who also hails from Isiala Mbano LGA, commended Ejiogu for his decision, describing it as visionary and thoughtful. He added that the PDP in the state is delighted to have him again, given his towering credentials. Obiaku described the party as the mother of all political parties in the country.
Present at the ceremony were the State Vice Chairman (Okigwe), Chief Chuks Agbalu; Zonal Secretary, Hon. David Nwosu; Zonal Woman Leader, Hon. Clara Ugha; Zonal Youth Leader, Hon. Ugochukwu Izuchukwu; Zonal Organising Secretary, Hon. Beke Josiah; Zonal Ex-Officio, Kingsley Egbechue; the Isiala Mbano LGA Chairman, Sir Ikechukwu Ajaero, and his executive members; and the Osuama/Anara Ward Chairman, Arc. Arinze Samuel and his executive members, among others.
