Obinna Uchendu Abakaliki
A former Commissioner for Information in Ebonyi State, Chief Abia Onyike, has dumped his former party, the Peoples Democratic Party for the ruling All Progressives Congress APC in the state.
Chief Onyike served as the Special Adviser on Media Relations under the first Executive Governor of the State, Dr. Sam Egwu and as Commissioner for Information during the administration of Chief Martin Elechi.
Chief Onyike, a veteran journalist was the former Deputy National President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists.
In a statement on Thursday, Onyike said he was joining the APC because of Governor Francis Nwifuru’s restoration of good governance in the State.
“My decision to join the APC is because of the need to build a solid alliance of support for Governor Nwifuru, who has taken steps to restore good governance and inclusive politics in Ebonyi State.
“Politics is local, and we are driven by our own developmental aspirations in our state. I am joining other progressive forces in the state to sustain and consolidate the current peaceful atmosphere prevalent in the state under Governor Nwifuru.”
The Chairman of the APC in Owutu Edda Ward, Mr. Oko Ogbuagu, expressed the party’s happiness in welcoming Onyike to its fold.
Onyike is a tested hand. He is a man of the people, and his entry into our party will enhance its fortunes in future elections,” he said.
