Lloyd Defects To PDP, Apologises For Assembly Brawl
Former leader of the Rivers State House of Assembly and a strong supporter of former Governor Rotimi Amaechi, Dr. Chidi Lloyd, on Monday, dumped the All Progressives Congress [APC] and defected to the People’s Democratic Party [PDP].
He also expressed regret of his role in the 2013 crisis at the State House of Assembly during which a fight among the law makers led to serious injury to members, including Hon. Michael Chinda.
At a reception at the Government House by Governor Nyesom Wike and other PDP chieftains, Lloyd said he had learnt how to be benevolent in politics, among other things, from the governor. He promised that he and members of his community would, thenceforth, work for the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).
In response, Governor Wike said politicians who bore bitterness in their minds against others hardly made progress and declared that his success in politics and governance could be traced to his never carrying any grudges against anybody.
He said that, during his second term inauguration, he asked for forgiveness from those he offended and also promised to forgive those that hurt him.
Today, he said, Dr. Chidi Lloyd has publicly expressed regret of his role in the 2013 crisis at the State House of Assembly and apologised. He said he had forgiven Dr. Lloyd.
“Forgiveness is key for every Christian. God has forgiven me, why can’t I forgive. We have also met with Hon. Michael Chinda and others. We got their approval for reconciliation.”
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