By Emma Elekwa, Onitsha
A group, the Progressive Movement for Peace (PMP), has dismissed alleged defection of 12 aspirants in the recent primary election of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Anambra State, ahead of the November 6 governorship election, to other parties.
The National Coordinator, Emeka Nnebedum, said in a statement that only three aspirants defected, adding that the rest remained in the party, as reconciliations continued.
He, however, described the defectors as politicians with little or no political influence, saying they would not be missed.
The statement said: “The Progressive Movement for Peace’s (PMP’s) attention has been drawn to a fake news making the rounds in some online platforms, purporting that 12 aspirants that participated in the All Progressives Congress’ (APC’s) Anambra State’s primary election for the coming governorship election in November have defected and were on the verge of joining other parties.
“According to the fake report, the said defection happened after marathon meetings in the efforts to resolve disagreements between the party and aggrieved aspirants, who were not successful at the primary election held on June 26.
“We, members of the PMP, wish to state that only three aspirants of very little or no political influence have made such decision. They are: Chidozie Nwankwo, Ben Etiaba and Geff Onyejegbu. Other aspirants have chosen to remain in the party, as reconciliations are still being worked out.
“We may also add that these aspirants, rather than being assets to the party, are baggage, which a serious-minded party shouldn’t take into an election.”
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