The Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Martin Amaewhule, publicly defended his decision on Friday to “dump the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC).”
Amaewhule, who represents the Obio-Akpor I constituency, told the lawmakers that “The major reason for leaving the PDP is because of the division in the PDP.”
He also praised President Bola Tinubu, commending him for some programmes embarked upon by his administration that have benefited Nigerians, especially Rivers people.
The Speaker explained that his defection would enable him to “partner with President Tinubu for the overall good of the Rivers people.
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Announcing his change of allegiance, Amaewhule stated: “Distinguished colleagues, let me happily announce to honourable members that your Speaker, Rt Hon Martin Chike Amaewhule, has decided and has indeed written to my Ward Chairman, Mr Osondo Orlu, of my decision to leave the Peoples Democratic Party.”
He confirmed his new affiliation, saying: “APC is my new party. I will do all that is needed to be done towards ensuring that the party card of the All Progressives Congress is issued to me in no time. I am happy to be a member of the APC so that we can join forces with Mr President.”
He further expressed his support for the President, stating: “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu means well for Nigeria. He is tackling issues of security headlong. The President has shown love to Rivers State; he is helping Rivers people to be part of the governance of this country. I am so delighted to be part of the APC so we can support the President right inside the All Progressives Congress.”
Amaewhule was joined in the defection on Friday by “15 other members of the House.” Those who dumped the PDP included the Deputy Speaker, Dumle Maol (Gokana), Major Jack (Akuku-Toru), Linda Stewart (Okrika), Franklin Nwabochi (Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni), Azeru Opara (Port Harcourt 3), Smart Adoki (Port Harcourt 2), Enemi George (Asari-Toru 2), and Solomon Wami (Port Harcourt 1). Also listed were Igwe Aforji (Eleme), Tekena Wellington (Asari-Toru 1), Looloo Opuende (Akuku-Toru 2), Peter Abbey (Degema), Arnold Dennis (Ogu/Bolo), Chimezie Nwankwo (Etche), and Ofiks Kabang (Andoni).
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