Nigeria, Feb. 9 -- The 2023 governorship candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in Akwa Ibom State, John Akpanudoedehe, has described as "blackmail" the news that he has joined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

Mr Akpanudoedehe, a former APC National Secretary, stated this in an interview with PREMIUM TIMES on Thursday.

He also dismissed the rumours that he will return to the All Progressives Congress (APC). He said he could not return to the APC, except if some conditions were met.

"I want to tell the people that we are yet to decide on where to go and what to do. That will be decided after consultations. You know, there is a popular proverb that says that if you want to prepare a hat, you start on your knees first before...