Nkem Okeke, deputy governor of Anambra state, has dumped All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA).
Dr. Okeke who first served as Anambra State Commissioner for Economic Planning, was welcomed into the party by President Muhammadu Buhari, during a meeting on Wednesday, in Abuja.
He was presented to President Muhammadu Buhari by Mai Mala Buni, Yobe state governor, and Hope Uzodinma, Imo state governor.
Prior to his defection, Okeke worked as Anambra State Commissioner for Works and Transport in the administration of Governor Peter Obi.
Okeke’s defection comes less than a month to the November 6 governorship election in Anambra.
APGA is the ruling party in Anambra state.
