A member of the PDP Board of Trustees (BOT), Senator Joy Emordi has defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Chairman APC Caretaker Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC), Hon. Mai Mala Buni yesterday received the defector in a brief ceremony in Abuja yesterday.
A statement confirming the defection by the Director-General, Press, and Media Affairs to the Chairman, Malam Mamman Mohammed, quoted Sen. Emordi to have said that she was convinced that the future of a prosperous and united Nigeria lies in the APC.
She described the APC leadership as sincerely and genuinely committed to a united Nigeria that has plans for the future generation.
Assuring APC leaders of her loyalty and support to the party, Emordi said, “l assure the party of my loyalty and support and to work for the success of the party.”
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She added: “The APC-led federal government is working for the South East and this is attracting more PDP members into APC.”
The Chairman CECPC Mai Mala Buni expressed delight with the decision taken by the board member to contribute to the unity of the country.
“There is a need for us to join hands for the political stability and national unity of our dear country,” Buni said.
The Chairman expressed optimism that the coming of Sen. Emordi and other prominent politicians from the southeast into the APC will promote national unity.
“The South East is a strong political bloc and very crucial to the unity of the country, this will no doubt add to national cohesion “ the Chairman added.
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