Ex-Imo Deputy Governor Madumere Dumps APC, Declares PDP Key to Rebuilding Imo State

Former Imo State Deputy Governor Eze Madumere has formally joined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), declaring the party the most credible platform for restoring governance and rebuilding the state’s future.

Speaking at his official unveiling, Madumere framed his defection as more than a political move, describing it as a commitment to what he called a new path for Imo built on inclusion, accountability, and development.

“Imo needs healing, Imo needs direction; and Imo needs leadership that is people-oriented, inclusive, and forward-thinking,” he said, stressing that the PDP offers a structure capable of delivering that vision.

The former deputy governor said his decision was driven by “genuine conviction” that the PDP can restore citizens’ dignity and deliver purposeful governance, adding that he was joining not as an outsider but as a partner ready to contribute to progress.

He also used the platform to explain his exit from the All Progressives Congress (APC), saying it was not motivated by personal grievances but by what he described as a breakdown of the party’s core values.

“I can no longer continue to be part of a party that does not reward loyalty,” he said, accusing the APC of marginalising committed members and drifting away from its founding ideals.

Madumere noted that his entry into politics over two decades ago was driven by the pursuit of good governance and societal development, goals he believes can no longer be achieved within the APC as currently structured.

Looking ahead, he pledged to strengthen party unity, deepen grassroots mobilisation, and promote internal democracy within the PDP, while also attracting new supporters, particularly young people.

He further expressed appreciation to party leaders, including Samuel Nnaemeka Anyanwu, for what he described as a warm reception and a strong sense of unity within the party.

Madumere said his focus would be on policies that drive economic growth, job creation, infrastructure development, and social welfare, insisting that the people of Imo deserve better outcomes.

“Our people deserve better, and together, we will make it happen,” he said, urging citizens to set aside differences and work collectively toward a more stable and prosperous Imo State.