Ekweremadu denies defection rumour, says ‘I’m still in PDP’

The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, has debunked speculations that he has perfected plan to leave the Peoples Democratic Party ahead the 2019 elections.

Ekweremadu who made the clarification in a post on his Facebook page, @iamekweremadu, on Wednesday, said he is still in the PDP.

The Senator wrote: “I am presently out of the country on a pre-scheduled engagement.

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“In the past 24 hours, I have been inundated with calls from friends and political associates seeking clarification on the rumours of my departure from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), which has dominated the media.

“Let it be known that my path in politics is in the hands of the Almighty God, who has indeed been very faithful and gracious to me. I’m very grateful to God for this.

“My vision in politics is a system that works for everybody, a social and political environment where everybody, every section, and every tribe not only counts, but is also seen to count. As leaders, we must be mindful of this, for any system built on anything less will not endure.

“I am grateful to you – members of my family, my friends, political associates, and admirers across Nigeria and beyond – for your uncommon concern. I am indeed humbled by your kind words of solidarity and support.

“Please, rest assured that I am still in the PDP.”