October 7, 2014 – Former Governor of Anambra State. Chief Peter Obi on Tuesday evening joined the ruling Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) after several months of speculation.
The former governor joined the party just about 48 hours after the governor of Ondo State, Mr. Olusegun Mimiko dumped Labour Party for the PDP.
Speaking at his home on Tuesday, Obi who became governor on the platform of All Progressive Grand Alliance(APGA) said his defection was to enable him become a competitor and not a spectator in national affairs.
President at the occasion were Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekwerumadu, Deputy Speaker, Emeka Ihedioha, Secretary to Federal Government, Sen. Pius Anyim Pius, Governor of Akwa-Ibom State, Dr. Godswill Akpabio, Okwesilieze Nwodo,former Senate President, Adolphus Wabara, Sen. Uche Chukwumerije, Sen. Hope Uzodinma, Sen. Ben Obi, Sen. Igwe Paulinus and Former Aviation Minister, Kema Chikwe among others.
