BREAKING: Anambra Deputy Governor Abandons Obiano, Defects To APC

Ahead of Anambra State Governorship election, the Deputy Governor of the State, Dr Nkem Okeke, has ditched his Principal, Governor Willie Obiano, and defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC.

President Muhammadu Buhari, on Wednesday received APC Caretaker Committee Chairman and Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni, Anambra Deputy Governor Dr. Nkem Okeke and Imo State Governor Hope Uzodinma.

Oriental Times reports that Dr. Okeke who initially denied plans to join the APC is now a member of the ruling Party after dumping his party, the All Progressives Grand Alliance.

Dr. Okeke first served as Anambra State Commissioner for Economic Planning, and again as Anambra State Commissioner for Works and Transport in the administration of former Governor Peter Obi.