By Suleiman Anyalewechi
With the rank of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, witnessing a continuous depletion, particularly in the South- east Region as a result of a gale of defections by a number of its high profile members, the Abia State Chapter of the Party has said it remains unfazed by the development.
This is even as it has likened the situation to an iroko that will grow taller after shedding its old leaves .
The Source reports that the fortunes of the main opposition party in the country, since early last week, suffered a huge reversal in Imo state following the exit of the former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives the Rt. Hon. Emeka Ihedioha.
His resignation from the party, after 26 years of association has since triggered an exodus of PDP followers in most parts of Imo state.
In March, the Abia Chapter of the Party lost some of its stalwarts ,including some erstwhile top government functionaries, in the immediate past Governor Okezie Ikpeazu’s administration .
While Chief Ihedioha and his followers who left the PDP have continued to keep political watchers guessing on their next destination, their Abia colleagues on defection, found sanctuary in the ruling All Progressive Congress APC..
But in a statement issued on Monday April,29,2024 and made available to The Source, the Abia PDP Spokesperson, Abraham Amah, said in the tapestry of political dynamics,the party still stands tall as the proverbial Iroko tree -an emblem of strength, resilience,and enduring growth.
“Just as the Iroko sheds its leaves to make,way for new ,freshly green foliage ,the recent departure of some prominent figures from the party signals a vital phase of transformation and rebirth.
“The departure of these esteemed individuals, akin to the shedding of dry leaves ,is an essential process in the rejuvenation of our Party.
“This symbolic act paves the way for the emergence of a new era within the Abia PDP – one characterized by vitality, dynamism ,and a fresh perspective .It is a necessary step towards creating a reinvigorated political landscape that is free from the inertia of the past and embraces the promise of a brighter future.
“As we bid farewell to these stalwarts ,we do so with gratitude for their contributions and with a profound sense of optimism for what lies ahead .
“Their exit signifies not an end, but a new beginning-a chapter in which dormant energies are awakened and sleeping stakeholders are revitalized .It is time for introspection, renewal,and a collective commitment to building a stronger ,more inclusive party that truly represents the aspirations of the people” part of the PDP statement reads.
