Former minister of aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode has asked the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to persuade Ebonyi State Governor Dave Umahi to remain with the party.
Fani-Kayode, who took to his Twitter page to urge PDP to convince Umahi to stay in PDP, warned that other governors might dump the party if he leaves.
He further expressed worries that the party’s chances at the 2023 presidential election might be affected if Umahi joins the ruling All Progressives COngress (APC).
While Fani-Kayode said that he was yet to confrim the development, he revealed that he will be meeting with the governor over his planned defection to APC.
Kayode also warned PDP that Umahi will be a great asset to PDP’s opposition if he leaves.
“The rumour that my friend and brother Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi state is planning to leave @OfficialPDPNig and join @OfficialAPCNg is troubling.
“I am yet to confirm if it is true and I will see him in the next few days to know the true position of things but if it is then I urge the leadership of the PDP to do all they can to ensure that he stays. Not only is he a profoundly good man and an excellent Governor but his contributions to the success of the PDP over the last 20 years at various levels is immeasurable and simply extraordinary.
“Apart from that he happens to be a good friend of mine and someone I hold in high esteem, immense respect and affection for. Unlike many he is forthright and his word is his bond. He is either with you or against you, he is fearless, bold and has the courage of his convictions.”
“What makes the matter worse is that other Governors may also contemplate leaving if he does because he has a lot of friends and goodwill amongst them.
“If that happens it will affect our party’s chances in the 2023 presidential election in a very significant way.
“Again I call on the National Chairman and the NWC of our great party to do all they can to keep Umahi on board.
“He is one of our brightest and best and losing him to the APC would be a monumental error and great tragedy.
“The fact of the matter is that we need him just as we need everyone else and petty divisions and internal wranglings at this crucial time do not help us.
“Umahi is a great asset to the party and a source of strength and inspiration to the rank -‘d file right across the country,” Fani Kayode tweeted.
Afriupdate had, on Wednesday, reported that the mind of the Ebonyi state governor had revealed that he was not going to change his decision of leaving the party for the ruling APC.
According to reports, Umahi is leaving PDP for APC, after the ruling party promised to zone its presidential ticket to the South-Eastern region.
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