The 2023 governorship candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in Ebonyi State, Chief Ifeanyi-Chukwuma Odii, has said that he has no plans whatsoever, to defect from the party.
In a statement issued in Abakaliki, Chief Odii, said that he was yet to see any compelling reason, ideological, political, or developmental that would warrant his defecting from the PDP to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Chief Odii, who stated these while reacting to statement credited to the Chairman of the Ebonyi State chapter of the APC, Mr Stanley Okoro-Emegha, that he was considering joining the ruling party, stressed that such a statement has no iota of truth in it and should be completely ignored.
In the words of Odii; “Let me categorically state that I am not considering joining the APC, now or in the foreseeable future. I am yet to see any compelling reason, ideological, political, or developmental that would warrant such a decision.
“My commitment remains firmly with the ideals of purposeful leadership, people-oriented governance, and genuine democratic progress,” he stressed.
Odii further said that those values continued to guide his actions and political engagements, stressing that he believed in building a society anchored on justice, equity, and service, not opportunism or political convenience.
He also said; “I acknowledge Emegha’s right to express his opinions and promote his party. However, I urge political actors, especially those in leadership positions, to refrain from speculative statements that may mislead the public or distort the political landscape of Ebonyi State.
“My focus remains on contributing meaningfully to the growth and development of our dear state and nation, through platforms and processes that truly reflect the will and welfare of the people,” he stressed.
Odii expressed appreciation to his supporters, well-wishers and the entire people of Ebonyi State for their continued support, trust, and encouragement.
