The Peoples Democratic Party in Ebonyi got a large number of defectors from the All Progressives Congress in the state on Friday.
Dr. IfeanyiChukwuma Odii, the party’s gubernatorial candidate, greeted the defectors in Abakaliki and stated that the PDP is poised to win the upcoming general elections.
“PDP, as a reformed party has brought plenty of changes to Ebonyi before the mandate, was snatched away, but we are moving forward to restoring it.
“I want to assure our people that by the special grace of God, we will attend to our manifesto. When we come on board, we will make sure that every child in the state will have access to education.
“We will create wealth for the people, suffering will be erased and there will be jobs for the youths.
“This movement today shows that PDP is one family and we will continue to unite for victory. Our party believes in peace and hopes the election will be peaceful.
“You are welcome to the umbrella, where you belong today, which is capable of accommodating everyone in Ebonyi and Nigeria.
He, therefore, urged residents of the state to vote for the PDP from top to bottom.
Emenike Jeff, who led the defectors from Ugwuagu-Ndieto Ward 2, Izzi Local Government Area of the state, said their decision to join PDP was to support a candidate with good character for a better Ebonyi and Nigeria at large.
“When I was in APC, there were lots of things we saw that I don’t like, and as a peace-loving person, I have to leave to join the PDP.
“I strongly believe in peace and we will join hands to deliver PDP in my community and my local government,” he said.
