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Celestine Okoye, a retired deputy inspector general (DIG) of police, has joined the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Anambra state.

The former DIG registered at his polling unit in Awka, the state capital, on Thursday.

This development is coming ahead of the gubernatorial election scheduled for November 6 in the state.

Okoye said he is ready to contribute to the party’s success in the forthcoming election.

He said the state, which is currently governed by the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), can no longer remain in the opposition.

“My reason for joining APC is clear; Anambra and South-East cannot continue to be in the opposition. Anambra and the Igbo need to be at the centre of what is happening in Nigeria,” he said.

“We have to stop playing mushroom politics with parties that cannot lead us to anywhere.

“We should stop deceiving ourselves with APGA for it cannot take Anambra and the South-East anywhere.

“I am interested in the area of strategies on how to win the election and bring Anambra APC to the centre.”

Basil Ejidike, APC chairman in Anambra, described Okoye as “a big catch”.