Anambra Election: Ojukwu’s Son Joins APC
Emeka Junior, the son of late Biafra warlord, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, Ikemba Nnewi, Wednesday, joined the All Progressives Congress in Anambra State.
Ojukwu, upon his defection said he has handed over the Igbo spirit of victory and success to Tony Nwoye, the governorship candidate of the APC.
Anambra election is scheduled for this Saturday, November 18.
Ojukwu made this announcement at the APC mega rally held in Awka, the state capital.
He said, “It is time to leave the shadows for light. Every now and then, they come out with my father’s shadow to confuse the people.
“Mr President, I am proud to stand here today in support of you and in solidarity with the APC and our candidate, Tony Nwoye.”
The rally had President Muhammadu Buhari and top chieftains of the party in attendance.
Dressed in a flowing Agbada crested with the picture of Nwonye, Ojukwu promised to do all within his power to ensure the victory of the APC flagbearer at the polls on Saturday.
Others present at the rally were, governors Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto, Godwin Obaseki of Edo, Rochas Okorocha of Imo, Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo, Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun, Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo and host of others.
