Dr. Paul Orajaka, a prominent figure in the All Progressives Congress (APC) and a gubernatorial aspirant in the last Anambra State election, has announced his departure from the APC to join the Labour Party (LP).
The American-based businessman from Azia in Ihiala local government area revealed his decision in Awka, attributing his move to the values exemplified by LP’s 2023 presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi.
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Orajaka praised Obi as a symbol of integrity, morality, and decency, highlighting Obi’s tenure as Anambra State governor as a benchmark for good governance.
“What he did in his eight years of administration in Anambra is still a benchmark for good governance in the country,” Orajaka stated.
Explaining his switch, Orajaka said,
“I decided to move to the Labour Party because of the presence of Mr. Peter Obi in the party. LP is a platform that has a sense of purpose and a stronger desire for genuine change. It’s a movement that aims to bring the best Nigerians into elective offices to create a critical mass of good people who can transform the system.”
Orajaka criticized the APC, describing his experience as disheartening.
He noted that political structures, rather than rich manifestos, often determine the fate of aspirants.
“You can have all the zeal, but when the people at the top of the party hierarchy step in, your efforts and desires come to naught,” he lamented.
He also expressed his discontent with the current state of politics in Nigeria, emphasizing the influence of money over merit.
“We should bring candidates before the party members and let them choose the best among them.
Unfortunately, money plays too significant a role in the current political system,” he added.
Reflecting on his time with the APC, Orajaka mentioned feeling cheated during the primaries.
“If the APC had conducted a free and fair primary and I lost, I would have stayed with the party. But I felt the right thing wasn’t done,” he explained.
He now aims to contribute to LP’s success and promised to support whoever emerges from a fair primary process.
Orajaka also criticized Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s performance after two years in office, stating that the expectations based on Soludo’s credentials as a former CBN governor have not been met.
“What we are getting from him is more talk and less action. Governance goes beyond pedigrees; it requires practical results that Anambra indigenes deserve more than what they are currently getting,” he asserted.
If elected, Orajaka pledged to lead a responsive and responsible administration that would make Anambra people proud.
He remains committed to working for the betterment of the state under the LP banner, with hopes of securing the party’s ticket for the 2025 governorship election.
