The former Governor of Anambra State, Mr Peter Obi has defected to the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

Mr Obi’s defection came on Monday after leaders of the the PDP held a meeting with him in his Onitsha home in the south eastern part of Nigeria.

The PDP delegation was by the Deputy Senate President, Sen. Ike Ekwerumadu.

On their mission, the National Chairman of the PDP, Mr Adamu Muazu,  represented by the publicity Secretary, Olisa Metuh, said the visit was as a result of the resolution by the entire South-East to pay him a visit and persuade him to join the PDP for more meaningful contribution to national affairs.

The former Governor, Mr Peter Obi, had told the party members that he was humbled by the visit, expressing appreciation that he was consider as an important political leaders from the South-East.

“I thank you for your continued belief and commitment to the welfare of our people and the progress of our country.

“I have in the past worked closely with all of you and you know my belief about our zone working together. I assure you that we will continue to work even closer as a team in the interest of our people. Regarding your visit of today, let me assure you that I heard your kind and passionate requests and that your journey would not be in vain but  in the best interest of our people,” he said.

After the discussions the former member of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) decided to join the party, emphasising that “the issue of joining a National party is not about what was happening in APGA, but because of the need to be a competitor and not a spectator in national affairs”.