Former Imo State Governor and APC stalwart, Rochas Okorocha, has dismissed rumours suggesting he is planning to dump the All Progressives Congress.
In a statement released Tuesday, June 3, by his Special Adviser on Media, Sam Onwuemeodo, Okorocha also denied a viral social media post claiming he described the APC as “a party desperate to hijack power.”
“Almost eight years after leaving office as Executive Governor of Imo State, and several years after serving as Senator representing Imo West, those with a phobia of Rochas Okorocha still cannot sleep with their two eyes closed,” the statement read.
“For days now, they have circulated a fake story on social media, falsely quoting me as saying: ‘APC is no longer a political party but a party desperate to hijack power at all costs. I am at the corner looking at them — Senator Rochas Okorocha.’
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“Okorocha would never describe a party that has been in government since 2015, and still counting, as ‘desperate to hijack power.’ What power again?
“Okorocha remains a bonafide, committed member of the APC. He never made the statement being circulated by those envious of his political journey,” the statement added.
He also recalled his role in the APC’s formation, stressing that he was the only sitting governor from the South-East who joined the party in its early days and risked his re-election in 2015.
“Okorocha took a political risk when major South-East leaders doubted the viability of the APC. He was ridiculed for his decision, yet he stayed committed.
“It’s important to recall that, due to his dedication, he was unanimously elected by fellow APC governors as the pioneer Chairman of the Progressive Governors Forum, which he helped to build into a strong force,” the statement said.