Why I Joined APC Now – Ojukwu

The son of late Chukwuemeka Ojukwu says the history of his father and APGA is a stepping stone for moving to the future with APC.
Mr Emeka Ojukwu, son of late Chukwuemeka Ojukwu, says he joined the All Progressives Congress (APC) to ensure that the South-East occupied its rightful place in national governance.

He stated this on Wednesday in Abuja after he was formally welcomed into APC by its National Chairman, John Oyegun.

He said that his decision to join the APC was also driven by the belief that the South-East region should be in the country`s political decision-making process.

Ojukwu had earlier made his declaration to join the party in Awka at a rally for Tony Nwoye, the APC’s candidate at the just concluded Anambra governorship election.

“I decided to lead by example. I have been talking about this for a while and I decided it was time to take the step forward.

“It is a challenge, there are some people that will not be happy about that, but you have to be bold, take a step, and let people understand where you are coming from.

“People have to understand why you are doing what you are doing, APC have been seen in our part of the country as the ‘other’.

“And I believe we are now showing that the APC is a party that can contend equally with any other party in the South-East and do just as well,” he said.

Ojukwu added that his defection to the APC, was a pointer that “Igbos” are part of the party.