Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, has welcomed the former Senate President, Senator Anyim Pius Anyim into the All Progressives Congress (APC)
Kalu said the decision of Anyim who is also a former Secretary to the Government of the Federation to join the ruling party would further spur development in the south east region and Nigeria in general.
Anyim formerly defected to APC in a remarkable public event on Saturday, July 13, in Ebonyi State.
In a statement by his chief press secretary, Levinus Nwabughiogu, Kalu said having served as Senate president in the legislature and SGF under the executive arm of government, Anyim will bringing his wealth of experience to bear on the progress and development of the nation.
Kalu said: “It is my pleasure to welcome my big brother, the former Senate President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Anyim Pius Anyim, to our great party, the All Progressives Congress (APC).
“This decision is indeed a step in the right direction for the future of the Southeast and our nation, Nigeria.
“With your experience and leadership, I believe that this step will inspire other leaders to join hands in unity for the growth and development of our nation.
