Senator Uche Ekwunife, the representative of Anambra Central Senatorial District, announced on Friday that she had defected to the All Progressives Congress.
The News Agency of Nigeria recalls that Ekwunife, who was inaugurated as senator in June 2015, had her election nullified by the Court of Appeal in Enugu on December 6, 2015, on grounds of irregularities.
The court ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission to conduct a fresh election in the zone within 90 days.
Ekwunife, who has begun preparation for the repeat poll confirmed her defection from the Peoples Democratic Party to newsmen in Awka.
He said: “It’s better now for me to join the APC.
“Let the heat be there.
“I am already on campaigns for my return to the Senate to complete my contract with the people of Anambra Central District.”
Ekwunife said her goodies for her people un
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