Onyebuchi Ememanka, the former Chief Press Secretary to ex-Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State, has dumped his former principal and joined forces with current Governor Alex Otti under the Labour Party. Ememanka, a close ally of Ikpeazu during his tenure, served as his official spokesman.
Ememanka’s decision follows a period of personal reflection and consultations. In a Facebook post, he shared a picture with Governor Alex Otti and wrote: “Finally, after a series of meetings and deep personal reflection, I have made my decision. A time has come for me to choose a new path for Abia State’s future.”
“I have chosen to put Abia first and prioritize her sustainable development above all else,” Ememanka stated. “I have chosen Otti. I have chosen the Labour Party.”
This development comes after Ememanka resigned from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) last week. In his resignation letter, he cited the party’s failure to address its losses and strategize for the future.
“Remaining in the PDP will make my vision a mirage,” Ememanka explained. “I will always be grateful to the party for the platform and cooperation I received while serving.”
Ememanka’s defection follows a wave of defections by core loyalists of the immediate past governor to other parties signaling early death to his political dynasty.
The defectors include, the Chief of Staff to the former governor, Anthony Agbazuere; a former Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Eze Chikamnayo; a former commissioner representing Abia State in the Niger Delta Development Commission, Chief Chimezie Okoronkwo; former Commissioner for Public Utilities, Chief Eze Nwanganga; former commissioner in Abia State Oil Producing Area Development Commission, Chief Uzo Ihuka; former Commissioner for Environment, Chief Sam Nwogu, and a former chairman of ASOPADEC.
