Former Imo State Governor Emeka Ihedioha attributes mass defections from PDP to a loss of faith in party leadership. He criticizes PDP's national and state-level strategies, emphasizing his supporters' call for reform.
Former Imo State Governor, Emeka Ihedioha, declared that the exodus of People’s Democratic Party (PDP) members in Imo State following his exit signifies their trust in his leadership.
Ihedioha cited his supporters’ call for change and reconstruction in Imo as the driving force behind his departure from the PDP. Expressing disappointment with the party's leadership at both national and state levels, Ihedioha criticized the PDP for its unresponsiveness to necessary reforms and its declining public perception.
He emphasized that his decision to leave was influenced by his supporters' belief that the party had lost direction. Ihedioha's resignation prompted several influential figures within the party to follow suit, viewing it as a vote of confidence in his leadership and their collective aspiration for a progressive and unified platform.
Notable defectors include former governors, deputy governors, ministers, House of Representatives members, senatorial candidates, and other politically active individuals.
