Former Minister Njoku Defects to PDP Amid Investigations

Former Minister Njoku has quietly defected from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the People's Democratic Party (PDP) as he prepares to contest the 2023 Enugu State governorship election. His move comes amid ongoing investigations by the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) into allegations of forgery concerning his university degree and National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) certificate.

Although Njoku has not publicly announced his resignation from the APC, he has expressed interest in obtaining a PDP nomination form for the upcoming governorship primary. Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, confirmed Njoku's transition to the PDP.

Njoku's spokesperson, Robert Ngwu, did not respond to inquiries regarding his political status. Despite the controversies, Njoku has pledged to serve a four-year term if elected as governor, emphasizing the need for significant changes in Enugu State governance.

The investigations into his credentials began in October, with the ICPC reportedly initiating a probe in February.