Osita Chidoka, a former minister of aviation under ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, is the latest chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to dump the former ruling party.
In a statement on Monday, Chidoka said he would join the United Progressive Party (UPP) on Wednesday.
The ex-minister explained that the move is to enable him to realise his governorship aspiration in Anambra.
Bright Nebedum, director-general of his campaign, said Chidoka would declare for the UPP in Obosi, his hometown.
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He said the declaration, the former minister would unveil his plans and vision “towards redirecting the fortunes of Anambra and restoring its lost political and economic glory’’.
The statement added that Chidoka stood out with his reputation as a forthright administrator and manager of resources and had never failed in any assignment.
It noted that before becoming a minister in 2014, he showed his mettle as the Corps Marshal and chief executive of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC).
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It said that the Chidoka already commanded overwhelming support from various segments of Anambra citizenry.
“Chidoka already commands overwhelming support from various segments of Anambra citizenry on which we will leverage to run a robust, all-inclusive and broad-based governorship election campaign,” the statement said.
The governorship in Anambra has been fixed for November. 18 by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
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