The Abia State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has reaffirmed that former Minister of State for Mines and Steel Development, Dr. Uche Samson Ogah, remains under suspension from the party over alleged anti-party activities.
The party clarified on Monday during an emergency meeting involving members of the State Working Committee and the 17 Local Government Area chairmen held at the party’s secretariat in Umuahia.
Speaking at the meeting, the APC State Legal Adviser, Barr. Virgilius Nwankwo stated that Ogah has remained suspended since 2022 in line with the party’s constitution, following actions considered to be against the party’s interest.
According to him, the suspension extends from Ogah’s polling unit and ward, stressing that the party has not taken any step to ratify or lift the disciplinary action taken against him.
Nwankwo explained that Ogah’s recent public endorsement of Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, for a second term in 2027 was done strictly in his personal capacity and does not represent the position of the APC or that of a recognized party stakeholder.
He maintained that since the suspension remains in force, Ogah cannot speak or act on behalf of the party.
The legal adviser also emphasized that the party leadership in Abia remains united and committed to upholding party discipline and constitutional provisions.
Among those present at the emergency meeting were the Deputy Chairman of the APC in Abia State, Chief Chinedu Ihiesulo, members of the State Working Committee, and the 17 Local Government Area chairmen.
ABN TV recalls that Dr. Uche Ogah, while speaking during an event in Isuikwuato on Saturday, publicly declared support for Governor Alex Otti’s re-election bid in 2027.
Ogah had stated that despite being a member of the APC, he and his supporters would back Governor Otti to continue what he described as the transformation of Abia State.
He said, “I have said it times without number and I am saying it again. In 2027, I, Uche Ogah, my family, my relatives and everyone who loves me in Abia will support Governor Alex Otti’s re-election so that he will continue his good work. Everything is not about politics. I am an APC member but I cannot deny the fact that Alex has transformed our state.”
