Ahead of the 2015 general elections, Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State, has warned the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to get ready to vacate power for the newly formed All Progressives Congress, APC.
Owelle, as his teeming followers would call him sent the warning note to the PDP when leaders of the merging political parties from Enugu and Ebonyi States paid him a courtesy call at Government House, Owerri.
According to him, “APC is a child of circumstance, following the desire of Nigerians to reap dividend of democracy. APC is a product of yearning for a change that will bring about true democracy in the country.
“PDP has failed the people of the South East and Nigeria”, pointing out that this, largely informed the mission of providing a credible platform that will form an alternative and acceptable administration.
“APC is neither an alliance nor a coalition. It is rather a merger that is borne out of genuine concern of progressive Nigerians, who are committed to taking the country to the next level”.
Apparently angered by PDP’s continuous refusal to allow Ndigbo spearhead the affairs of the nation, Okorocha lamented that no Igboman was occupying any of the principal positions as President, Vice President, Senate President, Speaker, House of Representatives and Chairman of PDP.
He added that, “Ndigbo should therefore be resolute, focused and courageous. I assure you that APC would be registered despite the palpable plot by some PDP forces to thwart the registration”.
Speaking earlier, the leader of Enugu delegation, General Joseph Okoloagu (rtd), said they were in Imo to solicit his support.
“We, the political leaders from the opposition parties from Enugu State are looking forward to your encouragement and support. We have come to identify with you and solicit your support to build APC in Enugu State,” Okoloagu pleaded.
He called on Governor Okorocha to run for the presidency of the nation come 2015, in other to fill the political vacuum in the South East geopolitical zone and Nigeria.
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