Abia mayors for di 17 Local Government Areas of di state don debunk rumour say dem dey plan to defect to di All Progressives Congress (APC). Dis rumour bin dey spread like wildfire, but di mayors come out to clear di air.
In a recent publication, di mayors deny any plan to leave their current political parties for APC. Dem say di rumour no get any truth and dem urge di public to ignore am.
Dis development come at a time when political defections dey common in Nigeria, especially as politicians dey prepare for di next general elections. However, di Abia mayors insist say dem remain committed to their respective parties and no plan to switch sides.
Di denial of di rumour is seen as a move to maintain stability and trust within their political ranks, especially as di country approach another election season.