Inside Details Of Why Abia PDP Stalwart Defected to Labour Party

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By Abiola Olawale

A Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stalwart and immediate past lawmaker who represented Umuahia South State Constituency in the 7th Abia State House of Assembly, Hon. Jerry Uzosike has announced his defection from the party to join the Labour Party (LP).

Uzosike announced his defection to LP on Monday, a day after visiting Governor Alex Otti, declaring that the decision was made on his conviction that a new Abia had come, with the Governor in charge of the State.

The former lawmaker also said that he had been impressed with the performances of Otti since his assumption into office, vowing that he would do his best to support the present administration.

Uzosike in a letter he addressed to the chairman of the PDP, Allwell Asiforo, said his decision was after he consulted with his supporters, his conscience and personal decision.

The letter reads, “I wish to do this letter to inform you of my decision to resign my membership of the People Democratic Party (PDP).

“My reason for taking this decision is due to my conscience, the desire of my followers (Ndi Ogechi Cares) and personal decision.

“However, I want to thank you for the opportunity that I had while in your party to serve my people, it was truly an experience.”

Uzosike in a post on his verified Facebook page while giving a further explanation as to why he joined the Labour Party said: “After meeting with my beloved Governor of Abia State, seeing first-hand what Dr. Alex has done within his very short time in office and where he is taking our beloved State to, one can only thank God Almighty for given to Abia state such a Visionary Governor in a time like this.

“I believe in good governance, I have shown that in my little time in politics, in Dr Alex Otti, I see a perfect example of what good governance should be.

“Thank you Your Excellency for your Vision which has proved that a new Abia is possible, and help is finally here. To God be the glory.”

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