The prevailing report in some circles that former governor of Imo State, and now Senator, representing Imo West Senatorial District, Rochas Okorocha, has defected to the Peoples Democratic Party, from the ruling All Progressives Congress, has prompted his denial.
Senator Okorocha disclaimed the rumour in a statement his Special Adviser (Media), Sam Onwuemeodo, released on Thursday.
In it, the ex-governor who has been at loggerheads with the incumbent, Hope Uzodinma, said the report was a willful misrepresentation of fact.
It reads in part, “Our attention has been drawn to a story claiming that Okorocha has joined the PDP. To add flesh to the false story, those behind it also attached some photographs of Okorocha and a chieftain of the PDP, Emeka lhedioha and others.
“Those behind this false story deliberately failed or refused to mention the venue and title of the event, where the photographs were taken. They could not also quote a portion of Okorocha’s speech that he must have made at the so-called event. They concealed or withheld those vital aspects of the event or story, because they would not serve their aim or goal.
“We are at ease to say that Okorocha has not joined the PDP. He is still a member of the APC. A burial ceremony could not have become political declaration rally.”
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