Thousands Decamp To APC In Andoni, PHALGA

Thousands of supporters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Andoni Local Government Area have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

The motion for the defection was moved by the former Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the area, Hon. Victor Ere.

Addressing the defectors, at a rally at Ngo, the council headquarters, the Chairman of Andoni Local Government Area, Hon. Orom Nte Ereforokuma commended the people for taking a wise decision to move to the APC.

Hon. Ereforokuma noted that their action represented change, assuring that he would ensure that the people of Andoni have a voice in the administration of the state.

The council boss also said that the party was working out an economic empowerment programme that would ameliorate the people’s anguish and improve their well-being.

He urged Andoni people not to allow themselves to be deceived by anyone, stressing that in APC, power resided with the people.

Also speaking, the State Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Hon. Levi Gogo Charles said that the people of Andoni must embrace the change that was sweeping across the state.

Hon. Charles also urged the people to continue to support the State Governor to enable him complete his projects in the area.

In his speech, a former Chairman of the Rivers State Local Government Service Commission, Chief Emmanuel Ibodeng Njah described the occasion as unique, stressing that the entire people of Andoni were very happy that the change has come.

In the same vein, a former Commissioner for Commerce and Industry in the State, Hon. Robert Ellah said that APC was the party that will transform Andoni and galvanise the people to greater heights.

Enoch Epelle