Senator Uche Ekwunife, who represented Anambra Central Senatorial District, announced on Friday that she had defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
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Ekwunife, who was inaugurated as senator in June, 2015, had her election nullified by Appeal Court in Enugu on December 6 2015, on grounds of irregularities.
The court ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct a fresh election in the zone within 90 days.
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Announcing her exit from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to newsmen in Awka, the politician said, “It’s better now for me to join the APC.
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“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,” she said.
