FORMER Imo State Governor and ex-Senator for Imo West, Rochas Okorocha, has firmly denied claims that he plans to dump the All Progressives Congress (APC).
In a statement issued yesterday by his media aide, Sam Onwuemeodo, Okorocha described the rumour as baseless and politically motivated.
The former lawmaker refuted a widely circulated quote falsely attributed to him on social media, which claimed he labelled the APC a “desperate” party bent on hijacking power.
Okorocha dismissed the quote as the handiwork of political adversaries trying to undermine his legacy.
“As a founding member of the APC, I would never refer to the party in such derogatory terms,” he said. “Those behind these fake stories are clearly threatened by my continued relevance in Nigerian politics.”
He added that if he had any concerns about the APC, he would address them through appropriate party channels—not on social media.
Okorocha emphasized his loyalty to the APC, recounting his pivotal role during its formation.
He noted that he was the only sitting South-East governor to join the party in its early days, a decision that came with significant political risk ahead of his 2015 re-election.
“Despite the ridicule I faced, I stood firm with the APC. My commitment earned me the position of pioneer Chairman of the Progressive Governors Forum, a platform I helped to strengthen,” Okorocha added.
The former senator reiterated that he remains a “bonafide, committed member” of the ruling party and has no intention of leaving.