The National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Sylvester Ezeokenwa, has dismissed speculation that Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo might defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), despite his close friendship with President Bola Tinubu and advocacy for progressives working together.
Ezeokenwa told journalists in Abuja that it makes little sense for parties with similar ideological leanings to be in conflict at the polls.
He noted that Soludo’s recent landslide victory in the gubernatorial election solidifies APGA’s control in Anambra State, and the governor will remain in the party to continue supporting APC where appropriate.
Highlighting Soludo’s performance at the polls, Ezeokenwa said the governor secured 77% of votes, winning in 319 out of 326 wards, a record surpassing that of previous APGA governors in the state.
He described the result as an “A” for Soludo, reflecting both his popularity and APGA’s dominance in the region.
The APGA chairman also praised President Tinubu for supporting the idea of state policing, saying it enables governors to truly act as chief security officers in their states.
Responding to questions about Abia State Governor Alex Chioma Otti potentially joining APGA for his second-term election, Ezeokenwa welcomed him, describing such a move as a “homecoming” rather than a defection.
He stressed that while APGA remains open to new members, the party will ensure ideological alignment and will not become a vehicle for opportunistic political migrations.
