Immediate past Delta State deputy governor, Deacon Kingsley Otuaro, has denied recent rumours that he has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The denial may not be unconnected to his governorship ambition in 2031, when it will be the turn of the Delta South Senatorial District after the completion of the present two-term tenure of the Delta Central.
Also, Otuaro, who is from Delta South, with the speaker of Delta House of Assembly (DSHA), Hon Dennis Guwor, seems threatened by joining APC, where the speaker has already stamped his authority, partnering with Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa and High Chief Government Ekpemupolo aka Tompolo.
In a statement released to the public, Otuaro described the claims that he joined APC as false, misleading and baseless, stressing that his commitment to the PDP remains steadfast.
Otuaro said he had no reason to dump a party that gave him the platform to become a deputy governor of a state like Delta.
“I wish to state clearly and unequivocally that such claims are false, baseless and should be disregarded in their entirety,” he said.
“I remain a bona fide and committed member of the PDP, a party under whose platform I was duly elected and served meritoriously as Deputy Governor of Delta State.”
“My faith in the ideals, vision and guiding principles of the PDP remains strong and unshaken. The PDP has been and continues to be, the party of choice for me,” he added.
Otuaro reaffirmed his belief in the core values and vision of the PDP, describing it as the party that aligns with his political ideology and one that continues to serve the interests of the people.
He urged party members, political allies, and supporters to ignore the rumours, which he described as an attempt to create unnecessary tension and division within the party.
Otuaro called on PDP members to focus on unity and progress, emphasising the need to consolidate the party’s achievements and uphold its legacy as a strong and inclusive political platform.
“The task before us as members of the PDP is to strengthen our great party, consolidate on our achievements and continue to uphold the values that have kept the PDP as a formidable political family,” Otuaro stated.
Otuaro’s clear stance has been met with support from party stakeholders and grassroots supporters who commend his continued loyalty and statesmanship.
