2023: Amaechi’s Ally Speaks On Rumoured Defection Of APC Presidential Aspirant

A former presidential aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and ex-Transport Minister, Chibuike Amaechi, has debunked rumoured plan to dump the ruling party.

Amaechi described peddlers of the trending falsehood as clout chasers scamping for relevance.

The former Minister made this known through a statement to Naija News by his ally and chieftain of the APC, Eze Chukwuemeka Eze.

Eze said: “I have the full approval of the former Minister to describe the cocktail of lie spreading like wildfire across media platforms as the handiwork of mischief makers and desperate rumormongers whose stock in trade has remained to sully the image of the former Rivers Governor whose landmark achievements in public service remain unparalleled in all spheres.”

He stated that Amaechi remains faithful to President Muhammadu Buhari and the party’s leadership and believes so much in the good ideological perspectives of the APC.

“As we wait for greater future engagements to continue his contributions for a better Nigeria, Nigerians and lovers of his pragmatic ideals should exercise patience until then.

“With this revelation in mind, contemplating dumping the ruling party has never crossed his mind,” Eze said.

The APC chieftain further reiterated that after the APC presidential primaries a few weeks ago, Amaechi has constantly been preoccupied with active engagements with stakeholders of the Rivers APC to calm frayed nerves, strengthen the bond of unity among party men and boost the morale of supporters at the grassroots ahead of the 2023 polls.

He said: “Seeing the much energy and efforts Amaechi has put in achieving the much he has done for Nigeria, he needs rest, and he is enjoying the rest that this occasion has provided for him.

“At least for the last sixteen years, Amaechi had no time for his family and friends, so he is using this opportunity to rediscover himself as a family man.”

Eze called on party members to remain focused and expect a formidable, battle-ready Rivers APC.

He assured that the party has mapped out a series of strategies that will be put into effect to restore confidence, strengthen, and smoothen the drive to the brick house in May 2023.