Chidiebube Okeoma, OwerriImmediate past Speaker of Imo State House of Assembly and deputy governorship candidate of Action Alliance in the state, Acho Ihim, has defected to the Peoples Democratic Party. Ihim announced his defection on Thursday shortly after the ninth Assembly was inaugurated by the deputy governor of the state, Gerald Irona. Ihim said that he was no longer part of the litigation challenging the electoral victory of the state governor, Emeka Ihedioha. According to him, Ihedioha was brought by God and should be supported by all. READ ALSO: June 12: Fayose slams Obasanjo, commends Buhari for honouring MKO AbiolaHe said, “I have consulted my conscience, my family and political family and it is time to distance myself from the litigation challenging the electoral victory of the governor of Imo State.

Source: Punch June 13, 2019 16:18 UTC