Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, representing Abia North, has confirmed that Anambra State Governor, Charles Soludo, will soon join the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Addressing journalists at the National Assembly on Tuesday, Kalu described Soludo as a progressive politician who shares similar ideals with himself and President Bola Tinubu.
Orji Kalu opines Anambra APC certain
He maintained that the Anambra governor’s alignment with the ruling party was inevitable given his political disposition and developmental outlook.
Kalu further stated that Soludo’s decision to join the APC reflects the growing appeal of the party across Nigeria, noting that more governors are likely to follow suit in the coming months.
Orji Kalu said …
“I think after all the court cases, he is a progressive like myself, President Tinubu, and the Senate President.
“Soludo is a progressive. He will come to APC. In fact, it is confirmed that he will join APC. He has no other alternative.”
Orji Kalu dismisses claims of APC forcing governors to defect
The former Abia governor also dismissed claims that the APC pressures politicians to defect, stressing that membership is voluntary and driven by shared ideology rather than coercion.
His statement comes amid reports suggesting that Abia State Governor, Alex Otti of the Labour Party, may also be considering a move to the APC.
“Neither I nor other senators, the Senate President, or President Tinubu have ever forced anybody to join our party,” he said.