Chinedum Elekwachi
A Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Hon Ifeanyi Ibezi has endorsed Gov. Chukwuma Soludo for second term.
Ibezi is also a former Reps member for the Idemili North and South federal constituency.
He said he took the decision because his party was unprepared to win the Nov. 8 governorship election.
He added that his move was in protest of the victory of Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu over other aspirants of the party.
Speaking during a meeting at his country home in Abatete, Ibezi said he has switched his allegiance to the incumbent governor.
“Since my party is not ready to field an electable candidate, Gov. Soludo must be elected for a second term.
“We will start with the 710 polling units in Idemili North and South.
“I will deliver the my constituency to Soludo on Nov. 8, just the same way I delivered it to Tinubu in 2021.
“I went on inspection projects and I saw that Soludo is doing well. If your party is not doing well, you switch to support a better party.
Three governorship aspirants of the APC had stepped down from the race in Saturday’s primary election, citing irregularities and violent tendencies.
Prof. Obiora Okonkwo said he could not risk the lives of his supporters in his quest for the party primary ticket.
While Sir Paul Chukwuma cited the existence of unprogressive elements as reason for his dumping the party.
