…Says Plans Are in Top Gear for 5 APC Lawmakers to Join the PDP
By Sunday Apah
The Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Emomotimi Dennis Guwor, has described as unfounded a media report stating that ten members of the House, elected under the platform of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), are set to dump the party for the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Reacting to concerns raised on the issue by the House Leader, Hon Emeka Nwaobi, during Tuesday’s plenary session of the Assembly, Rt Hon Guwor enjoined Deltans, particularly PDP faithful in the state, to discountenance such a report, which was carried by a section of the media.
He stated that the 22 members of the PDP currently serving as legislators in the State Assembly are solidly loyal to the ideals of the party, pointing out that the intention of the rumor mongers is to heat up the polity in the state.
Stressing that Deltans are happy with the PDP administration in Delta State, led by Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, the Speaker said there was no reason for such a rumor.
Guwor emphasized that Governor Oborevwori is still focused and strong in his MORE agenda, stating that his development strides are greatly impacting the state and its people.
“The rumor peddler is daydreaming. He is in his own world. The PDP in Delta State is strong and intact. Deltans are happy with the MORE agenda of His Excellency, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori.
“There is no reason for such a rumor, as the performing Governor remains focused and strong in his MORE agenda. I enjoin the public to discountenance such rumors, as they are unfounded,” Guwor stated.
The Speaker, however, asked those in opposition parties in the state who are willing to join the PDP to do so, as the party’s umbrella is big enough to accommodate everyone.
The Majority Leader of the House, Hon Emeka Nwaobi, coming under the item “Statement By The Leader Of The House” in the Order Paper of Tuesday’s plenary, refuted media reports alleging that ten members of the PDP in the House are already warming up to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Nwaobi stated that all 22 PDP members in the House are irrevocably committed to the party, stressing that their loyalty is unshakable.
The Majority Leader described the report as false and baseless, noting that it was the handiwork of one of the leaders of the APC in the state, saying, “It is a figment of the author’s imagination.”
He disclosed that, on the contrary, five out of the seven APC members in the State House of Assembly are already indicating interest in joining the PDP, adding that their defection plan is being discussed and perfected.
Nwaobi, who said members will not be distracted by such rumors, emphasized that there is no indication anywhere that any member of the PDP in the House is planning to join any other party.
