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Ayodele Fayose, former governor of Ekiti state, says the defection of David Umahi, governor of Ebonyi state, to the All Progressive Congress (APC) has nothing to do with the interest of the Igbo nation.

Umahi, on Tuesday, formally announced his defection  from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to APC, saying he left the party because of the “injustice” meted against south-east.

His defection has sparked a controversy in his former party, with Kola Ologbondiyan, PDP spokesman, saying Nigeria would soon know the real reason behind Umahi’s exit from the opposition party.

In a tweet, Fayose faulted the reason Umahi gave for his defection.

The former governor said Umahi’s action “dampens hope for liberation”, adding that Nigerians will laugh last.

“Gov Umahi defected to APC long ago before this unjustifiable move, which clearly has nothing to do with the interest of the Igbo nation. This is a reflection of the type of leadership our country parades,” Fayose wrote.

Though his action dampens hope for liberation, but I'm sure Nigerians will laugh last because sometimes, it will appear to have gotten so bad before it will begin to get better.

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— Peter Ayodele Fayose (@GovAyoFayose) November 18, 2020

Fayose is not the only PDP member who has openly disagreed with Umahi over his defection.

Nyesom Wike, governor of Rivers state, had said that the Ebonyi governor left PDP because of  2023 presidential ambition.