Governor Amaechi reacts to Deputy's defection

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Rivers State Governor, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi,has reacted to the defection of his Deputy, Tele Ikuru, describing the action of the state’s number two man as ‘dishonourable’.

In a statement by his Commissioner for Information, Ibim Semenitari, Amaechi noted that though Ikuru was yet to inform him of his decision to leave the All Progressives Congress for the Peoples Democratic Party, his defection only confirmed him as a double-faced politician.

The deputy governor had earlier today dumped the APC , saying that he had struggled with the decision for a while.

But while dismissing the action of the ex-deputy as insignificant, Semenitari stated, “Whilst the news remains unofficial at this time, as the Deputy Governor is yet to notify His Excellency, the Governor of his move, Governor Amaechi however wishes Engr Ikuru all the best in his future political endeavours.

“He however wishes to note that the reasons adduced by Engr Ikuru are shocking as Deputy Governor lkuru has consistently been the one driving political activities in his local government area of Andoni.

“He has also been the second in command driving politics and governance in Rivers state. On a personal note, Governor Amaechi has accorded Engr Ikuru all the privileges and respect due the office of the Deputy Governor and has treated him with love as a friend and brother.

“Though the Governor had hoped that the numerous rumours of Engr Ikuru’s double-faced membership of the APC and open romance with the PDP were not true, he however appreciates the fact that every individual has the right to pursue his political career as he deems fit".


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