Orubebe reportedly dumps PDP for APC

Unconfirmed report has it that a former Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godsday P. Orubebe, has dumped the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, for the All Progressives Congress, APC.

Orubebe is believed to have announced his decision on his twitter handle @ElderGOrubebe on Tuesday.

“I have concluded plans to join my folks in the APC to champion and sustain the movement for a better Niger Delta in the new administration,” was posted on the twitter handle that could not be independently verified.

Meanwhile, a close aide to the former Minister has denied the report. The aide who warned not to be mentioned in print said Orubebe was still in the PDP.

Similarly, an aide to the Beyelsa state government has also denied the report, saying Orubebe was still in the Peoples Democratic Party. According to the aide, who pleaded anonymity, no information of such nature has been received so far.