Barr Kingsley Otuaro, the immediate past deputy governor of Delta State, has dismissed rumors of defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
In a statement signed by his spokesman, Pastor Arex Akemotubo, Otuaro attributed his interactions with APC leaders to normal cross-party engagements on national issues of mutual interest.
The speculation arose from a photograph circulating online showing Otuaro alongside APC leaders.
However, Otuaro’s statement clarifies that such interactions do not imply defection.
Statement by Pastor Arex Akemotubo
“The photograph circulating online showing the immediate past Deputy Governor of Delta State, H.E. Dcn. Kingsley B. Otuaro, alongside leaders of the APC, has sparked public speculation.
We wish to state that this should not be taken as an indication that he is decamping or has decamped to APC.
It’s normal for leaders across party lines to interact and engage on various national issues of mutual interest.
Such interactions are a testament to the maturity of our democracy and the spirit of collaboration that transcends party differences.”
