It was gathered that the defectors were received by Governor Seriake Dickson at the Banquet Hall of the Government House at the weekend.
The governor urged them to defend their votes in the election. He noted that anyone who loved the Ijaw nation would not have anything to do with the APC.
Dickson assured them that there would be tight security during the election, saying they should not to be intimidated by any threat from the APC.
He said: “This election is about the Permanent Voters’ Cards (PVC). Sensitise your members, friends and colleagues about the security measures at polling units before, during and after the election. The era of ballot stuffing and snatching is gone. Don’t be intimidated by APC’s threats.”
The group’s spokesperson, Momotimi Macaulay, noted that after an analysis of the situation, they decided to work with the PDP.
He said: “Our decision to leave APC was informed by several factors, including the prevailing peace, which was revived by the present government. We, from Southern Ijaw, are aware of the daily killings and maiming of our youths by the previous regime. But with the Dickson government, we now know peace.
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