By Suleiman Anyalewechi
Ozigbo has transversed from PDP to LP and now, APC within a few years.
Barely 24 hours after exiting Labour Party, LP, Chief Valentine Ozigbo, on Thursday, February 20, 2025 formally signed on for the All Progressive Congress APC
The Source reports that Ozigbo, a former Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, gubernatorial candidate in Anambra State, on Wednesday, February, 19, announced his departure from the LP.
He had earlier joined Labour from the PDP in 2024, with the high hope and expectation to fly its gubernatorial ticket come November 8, 2025 off-circle gubernatorial polls.
He, however, noted that he formally informed the Party’s 2023 Presidential Candidate, Peter Obi, and the National Chairman, Julius Abure, of his decision to part ways with the LP .
Ozigbo, while informing his supporters about his decision to quit LP, had cited internal crisis, and ineffective leadership as major reasons for his action.
“A few moments ago at a State Executive Committee meeting of the Labour Party in Awka, I formally submitted my resignation letter to my ward Chairman.
“My unwavering commitment to the greater vision for our State guides this decision. Before this, His Excellency ,Peter Obi, was duly informed of my decision as a mark of respect for his leadership and the principles we have shared on this journey
“I equally notified the National Chairman. At every defining moment in history, our choices shape the future we dream of. Today, as I take a new step on my journey of service, I do so with an unshakable resolve, a clear vision, and the unwavering belief that Anambra’s best days are ahead of us.
“I joined politics not for personal ambition, but because I believe in the boundless potential of our people. I believe in a leadership that is compassionate ,that inspires and truly serves the people. That mission has not changed: it has only become stronger.
“Recent events have made one thing clear: the time has come for us to build something new, something bold, something that speaks to the hopes and aspirations of every Anambra son and daughter.
“That is why after deep reflection and broad consultations, I have chosen to take a different path, one that is not about party lines, but about our people. About progress. About a movement that will bring real transformation to our great state”, Ozoigbo stated.
Ozigbo, alongside the former State Secretary of LP, Nze Afam Okpalauzuegbu ,were formally received by the Amesi Ward of APC in Awka South local Council on Thursday.
The APC ward leadership, while welcoming the defectors, expressed the optimism that their coming on board will greatly impact the fortunes of the party, particularly in the forthcoming gubernatorial election in the State.
However; as at the time of reporting, it was not yet clear, if Ozigbo, who is well known for nursing the ambition to govern Anambra, will still continue to pursue his ambition in his new political abode.
He last contested the Anambra State highest office in 2021 on the platform of the PDP, but lost to Governor Charles Soludo of the All Progressive Grand Alliance APGA.
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