The member representing Idemili South Constituency in Anambra State House of Assembly, Chuka Ezenwune, has explained why he dumped the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
The lawmaker, who defected during plenary at the House of Assembly Tuesday, cited marginalisation as reason for his defection.
He said he took the decision after consultations with stakeholders in his constituency.
“They advised me in the face of the reality and marginalisation of my constituency that I should pitch my tent with the PDP,” he said.
Ezenwune said APGA is no longer a party, but now a cult being run by cult leaders.
He said: “As a person that loves democracy, I don’t believe in such things. I believe that in a party, you have a contribution to make. But I must tell you, APGA is being run by four or five persons who take decisions for all.
“Besides, after the 2018 primary election, I made up my mind not to run for any office on the party’s platform because of the ugly experience. My constituency has been marginalised for the past seven years.
“I can’t point to any dividend of democracy except the one I did as mine.”
“During the last congress, my supporters and I were excluded and I felt my future in the party is not guaranteed. I can’t continue this way. I don’t believe the wing of the cock is strong enough to fly me beyond Benue River.
“When we joined APGA in 2012, we believed it would grow beyond the borders of Anambra. What we’re experiencing so far is one step forward and 10 steps backwards.”
