Madumere To Imolites: My Departure From APC To PDP Not Borne Out Of Malice But Necessity

Former Deputy Governor of Imo state Nigeria, Prince Eze Madumere mfr has made his public stance on his political journey from the leading All progressive Congress Party APC to the People’s Democratic Party PDP. Eze Madumere made this known through an official speech presented at his declaration of interest to exit APC to PDP in Owerri, penultimate weekend.

The declaration has left many politicians in deep sense of thoughts and confusion following his defection from APC to PDP. Recall that Eze Madumere was Deputy Governor under former Governor Rochas Okorocha during which he performed creditably and threw his weight to stabilize Imo APC. Untill, the storm in the process ended , Prince Eze Madumere has remained focused in his chosen career and humanitarian services down to the grassroots.

9News Nigeria has his documented profile and records published in our channel because of his excellent virtue of humility and courage to the younger politicians in Imo State. He later won best Deputy Governor award in Nigeria.

His declaration speech reads below:

SPEECH BY Prince Eze Madumere (MFR, KSC, FNIM) .

Former Deputy Governor, Imo State
Delivered at the Declaration of His Excellency, Prince Eze Madumere to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), March 27, 2026

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Friends, supporters, leaders, and members of the press, thank you for being here today.
I stand before you at a defining moment in my political career.

Politics is not merely a game of titles; it is also a profound calling to serve. I have always believed that when the platform you stand on no longer serves the purpose of your people, it then becomes apt to build a new one.

My dear revered colleagues, supporters and well-wishers, after deep reflections and broad consultations with my family, mentors and supporters, I have taken a step into what my conscience prefers. Today, I have decided to officially inform you of my resignation from the All Progressives Congress (APC), with effect from March 17, 2026, and my entry into the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

I thank my former political party, the APC, for the opportunities provided for me to serve in many political spheres. I am equally grateful for the privileges it offered me to serve, even as the Deputy Governor of our great state Imo.

However, I am leaving with good memories of quality relationships and worthy friends and allies, and I will ever remain grateful to them for their collaboration and support while the political alliance lasted. I depart with deep gratitude and respect, but there is now a necessity to move on.

For the record, my departure from the APC is not borne out of malice, but of necessity. I have come to terms with the notion that I could no longer continue to be an appendage of a party that does not reward loyalty, but is frequently in the habit of disrespecting and marginalizing members who have dedicated their lives to the unity, progress and development of the party. Indeed, my former party, the APC, has lost its core objectives.

I vividly recall that over two decades ago when I ventured into politics, my reason was to pursue good governance worthy of benefiting the greater majority of the people. I also hoped for loyalty to be rewarded and for societal development to be prioritized. Regrettably, these objectives could no longer be realized within the APC as presently constituted.

Ladies and gentlemen, I have chosen today to join the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) because its ideas, philosophy, and direction align with my political aspirations and ideology. I see in this new chapter a sense of hope and renewal a platform dedicated to real transformation and progress.

Indeed, I did not make this decision lightly. I held extensive consultations with my supporters, mentors, and my family. Reflecting deeply, I asked myself: how can we continue to champion progress when the vehicle for that progress is broken down? The answer was clear: there is an immediate need to seek a pathway where my political ideals good governance, unity, and genuine service align in consonance with the party’s direction.

I chose the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) because I believe it is the true home of progressive politics a party that respects the feelings of the grassroots and offers a credible and stable alternative for the states and the Nigerian nation at large.

To my supporters, this is not a moment of uncertainty; it is a moment of renewed strength and boundless possibilities. I reaffirm my resolve to continue my service to our people. Together, we will build, we will rise, and we will work towards a better future for our communities, thereby ensuring that Imo State is safe again.

This is not a move for personal ambition. It is a move for better performance, better representation, and better service delivery. I am joining the Peoples Democratic Party today to unite with like-minded individuals to restore the democratic rights of our people, promote youth empowerment and innovation, and deliver transparent governance.

As I stated in my resignation letter, my conscience can no longer be at ease in a party that has strayed so far from its original mandate. The internal conflicts, loss of ideology, and disregard for members made it impossible to fulfill the promises I made to you, my people. Remaining there would be a disservice to the very people who once elected me as Deputy Governor.

As we move forward henceforth, it is my honour to thank my supporters for believing in my political ideology, vision and direction. Due to the fact that I have sustained a good political trajectory in over two decades, I have been with you in this journey.

Thank you all.

Signed:
His Excellency,
Prince Eze Madumere, MFR
Deputy Governor, Imo State (2013–2019)