An All Progressives Congress' governorship aspirant in Anambra State has given the reason why Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu would have joined the APC if he was still alive.
Odumegwu Ojukwu, the rebel leader who broke Republic of Biafra away from Nigeria
While speaking to newsmen in Awka, the Anambra state capital on Wednesday, Chief Ralph Okeke, who is a governorship aspirant in Anambra State on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, claimed that the late Igbo leader, Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu would have joined the APC if he were still alive.
According to to Okeke, the legendary Ojukwu would have joined the party for national integration.
He said; “Most importantly, it is a shame that Anambra state is still governed by a party that exists only in one state.
“I know for sure that if Dim Chukwuemeka Ojukwu were alive today, he would have joined APC for national integration.
“This is because Ojukwu’s intention was to raise APGA to be accepted nationwide and win the presidency. But now that some characters have made APGA remain as one state party, I am sure that the Ikemba would have joined other well meaning Nigerians in APC to make Anambra and the country great.”
He noted with disappointment that Anambra state had not moved at the pace it ought to, considering her possession of human and material potentials.
He said “The desire to effect a positive change that will give the hardworking people of Anambra state a new lease of life informed my decision to run for the office of Governor of Anambra state.”