Obinna Nwosu, the 2023 House of Representatives candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, for the Ikwuano/Umuahia federal constituency seat, has defected to All Progressives Congress, APC, in Abia State.

Nwosu revealed this in a statement on Wednesday in Umuahia, the state capital, adding that he joined APC to support the government and contribute to the development of the country.

He stated: “Today, I officially joined the All Progressives Congress at the ward level. Our country Nigeria is going through a transition phase and to unlock the next chapter which will bring prosperity to the nation, citizens have to make a deliberate effort to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led administration

“I am joining the APC to support the government and contribute to the development of our dear country.

“I want to thank all my supporters from Abia State who have followed me on this journey.

“I hope this epoch event will encourage more young Abians, indeed igbo youths from the southeast to start aligning with national politics.”