A political heavyweight in Nnewi, Anambra State, Hon. (Engr) Sir Okechukwu Chikwendu, has joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Otolo Nnewi Ward 3 in Anambra State.
Hon. Chikwendu, former National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance Party (AGAP) and Chairman of Coalition for Good Governance, officially joined ADC at his Otolo Nnewi country home on Monday, April 13, 2026.
Hundreds of friends and supporters, including Amb. Alloy Ubah joined the ADC with him in the presence of executives and major stakeholders of the party in Nnewi North Local Government Area, and Otolo Ward 3 in particular.
Speaking during the ceremony, Hon. Chikwendu noted that he is joining the party to help build and sustain it, and to also support the presidential bid of former Anambra governor, Peter Obi, adding that he has no political ambition for now.
He promised to contribute financially to the growth of the party, both in Nnewi, Anambra state and Nigeria in general.
Hon. Chikwendu said that he defected to ADC specifically to join progressive minds in working for the emergence of Mr Peter Obi as ADC presidential flag bearer, and ultimately as the president of Nigeria.
He said, “My major concern is to ensure that Nigeria works for the better. Nigeria is not faring any better under this administration, yet the president wants to turn this country into a one-party state, and he is not allowing other political parties to breathe. Nigerian people are clamouring for positive change in the governance of the country, and I believe the change will come from ADC.”
Hon. Chikwendu, who disclosed that he is also a Director in the Obident Movement, said he will stake anything to ensure that the vision of Peter Obi becoming Nigeria’s next president comes to fruition. He urged well-meaning Nigerians to buy into the vision, stating that positive change cannot come under the present political climate in Nigeria.
Chairman of ADC in Otolo Ward 3, Hon. Kenechukwu Nwachukwu, expressed happiness that seasoned politicians from the area are embracing the party in droves, and described the development as a viable sign of more good things to come. He further urged the new entrants to fish out for more members, who will help energise the party.
Youth leader of Otolo Ward 3, Amb. Onyedika Anazodo said that the way major politicians are joining the party ahead of the 2027 general elections shows that there is light at the end of the tunnel. He urged members to go out to fish for more members, who will help strengthen the party at the ward level.
Coordinator of the party in the ward, Hon. Azuka Obinwa, said that the entrance of Hon. Okey Chikwendu and Amb. Alloy Ubah is a blessing to the party.
Former Deputy Speaker of the Anambra State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Prince Chukwudi Orizu, who joined ADC a few days back, thanked Hon. Chikwendu for the “great decision,” saying that Chikwendu came into ADC with power and zeal.
Speaking on his own reasons for dumping APGA for ADC, Orizu, who is also a former Chairman of Nnewi North Local Government Area, said that he is desirous of change.
According to him, “I joined ADC because I want a positive change in Nigeria. For Nigeria to make progress, all citizens must embrace change.
“I also want to support Peter Obi’s presidential ambition. I believe an Igbo man should be president of Nigeria, and Peter Obi is the most widely accepted for now.”
Ambassador Alloy Ubah, who also joined ADC alongside Hon. Chikwendu, said he was happy joining the party because of the promises it holds. He said Hon. Chikwendu’s defection provided an opportunity for him to join the party to work with progressive minds for the political emancipation of the Igbo people.
