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Senator Okorocha Debunks Defection Rumours

The lawmaker representing Imo West Senatorial District, Rochas Okorocha has said he did not defect from the ruling All Progressives Congress for the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).

The Former governor of Imo State clarified on Thursday in a statement signed by his Media Adviser, Sam Onwuemeodo.

Okorocha stated that those responsible for the alleged defection simply went to town with a “fake story” based on a picture of him and several PDP leaders took at a recent public ceremony in Imo State.

The rumour gained momentum after Okorocha was recently seen at the funeral service for the mother of Kingsley Uju, a federal politician who represents the Ohaji/Egbema, Oguta, and Oru west constituencies.

Uju was previously an ally of Okorocha and served in a number of capacities in his administration before switching parties to advance his career.

The statement read in part, “Our attention has been drawn to a story claiming that Okorocha has joined the PDP. To add flesh to the false story, those behind it also attached some photographs of Okorocha and a chieftain of the PDP, Emeka lhedioha and others.

“Those behind this false story deliberately failed or refused to mention the venue and title of the event, where the photographs were taken. They could not also quote a portion of Okorocha’s speech that he must have made at the so-called event. They concealed or withheld those vital aspects of the event or story because they would not serve their aim or goal.

“We are at ease to say that Okorocha has not joined the PDP. He is still a member of the APC. A burial ceremony could not have become a political declaration rally.”

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