Governonor Okorocha decamps to APC

Imo state governor, Governor Rochas Okorocha has formally threw in support for the All Progressives Congress (APC), by joining the party which is still in its formative stage, and urged the people of the state to join him.
The declaration was made by Okorocha a rally in Owerri as part of activities marking his two years in office, stating that his intention of joining APC was to ensure that the people continued to benefit from the dividends of democracy.

According to him, the APGA had engaged in the merger and not in alliance with any party, noting that a two party system was good for the country’s democracy.
Okorocha told the crowd that came to witness his declaration that the state had witnessed more development in two years than in the past 12 years, adding that APC would bring the state closer to the “federal eye”.

LEGISREPORTS recall that the move by the governor to merge APGA with the APC has generated heat among APGA stakeholders.

Seven state governors were also present at the rally to demonstrate solidarity with the governor.
Speaking at the occasion, Governor Babatunde Fashola of Lagos commended Okorocha for his bold move, describing APC as the solution to the numerous challenges facing the country.
Nasarawa State Governor, Governor Umaru Al-Makura described Okorocha as a true democrat who would not relent in delivering the dividends of democracy to his people and urged them to support Okorocha.
On his part, Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti state observed that Okorocha had brought some noticeable changes in the state, saying he would through the APC bring more transformation.
Governors Adams Oshiomhole of Edo and Rauf Aregbesola of Osun also congratulated Okorocha on his achievements, noting that the rally was to create awareness and sensitise the people on the need to support the merger which is capable of bringing meaningful change to democracy in Nigeria.
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LEGISREPORTS