“I Have No Reason To Defect To APC” – Odii, Ebonyi PDP Governorship Candidate

By Suleiman Anyalewechi

As the wave of defections continue to rock the ranks of the once political behemoth, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, its Ebonyi State Gubernatorial candidate in the 2023 election, Chief Ifeanyi Chukwuma Odii, has vehemently rejected claims that he is about to join the All Progressive Congress, APC.

The Source reports that the Ebonyi State Chairman of the APC, Stanley Okoro Emegha, had recently claimed that Odii and other notable PDP figures are at the verge of completing their sign-on exercise with the ruling party in the State.

However, in a statement issued on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, the former PDP gubernatorial flag bearer noted that, he has no compelling and convincing reasons to break ranks with his Party.

According to him, defection to the APC or any other party ,for now, is not an option.

“Let me categorically state that I am not considering joining the APC now or in the foreseeable future.

I am yet to see to see any compelling reason, ideological, political, or developmental that would warrant such a decision.

“My commitment remains firmly with the ideals of purposeful leadership, people-oriented governance, and genuine democratic progress.

These values continue to  guide my actions, and political engagements. I believe in building a society anchored on justice, equity, and service, not opportunism or political convenience.

“While I acknowledge Mr Emegha’s right to express his opinions ,and promote his party, I urge political actors, especially those in leadership positions ,to refrain from speculative statements that may mislead the public ,or distort the political landscape of Ebonyi state” Odii stated .

So far, the former PDP Governorship candidate has been one of the few surviving rallying points for the party in the  State ,after losing most of its chieftains including former Senate President Pius Anyim, to the APC.