Former Imo State governor, Rochas Okorocha has reacted to the rumour making the rounds that he is planning to dump the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Reports claim that Okorocha described the APC as a party “desperate to hijack power”.

However, Okorocha in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Sam Onwuemeodo said:

“Almost eight years after leaving office as Executive Governor of Imo State, and several years after serving as Senator representing Imo West, those with a phobia of Rochas Okorocha still cannot sleep with their two eyes closed.”

“For days now, they have circulated a fake story on social media, falsely quoting me as saying: ‘APC is no longer a political party but a party desperate to hijack power at all costs. I am at the corner looking at them – Senator Rochas Okorocha.’”

“Okorocha would never describe a party that has been in government since 2015, and still counting, as ‘desperate to hijack power.’ What power again?”

“Okorocha took a political risk when major South-East leaders doubted the viability of the APC. He was ridiculed for his decision, yet he stayed committed.”

“It’s important to recall that, due to his dedication, he was unanimously elected by fellow APC governors as the pioneer Chairman of the Progressive Governors Forum, which he helped to build into a strong force.”