Ukwa West APC Stakeholders Commend Members’ Confidence In Party

Some Stakeholders of the Ukwa West Local Government Area, Abia State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, last weekend, at Obehie, Asa, have commended their members for the confidence they have in the party, in spite of many challenges.

The commendations were made during a meeting convened by one of the Leaders of the party in the Local Government Area, Pastor Dike Nwankwo.

In his opening remarks, Nwankwo described the turnout as impressive, adding that it was a demonstration of the confidence the members had in the party led by the President of the country, Muhammadu Buhari.

He said that it became necessary for Stakeholders to meet so that the current developments in the party could be addressed, particularly the defection by the Abia State Deputy Chairman, Chief Adiele Ogunka John to the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.

Nwankwo charged the members to remain unwavering towards the course of the party, stressing that he did not call the meeting to assume leadership of the party in the local government area, but to canvass for the unity of the party, especially as the State Congress was getting very close.

Speaking, a Leader in the party, Barrister Sam Ogbonna, said the defection of the State Deputy Chairman would not jeopardise the fortunes of the APC, pointing out that with unity and love the party would forge ahead no matter who leaves.

In his speech, former Chieftain of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, who recently defected to the APC, Mr. Ezedinachi Kanu, stated that it would always do the party a world of good to have people who are gainfully employed to be given the responsibility of running its affairs, adding that the choice of the current LG party Chairman was a good one.

Also speaking, Mr. ThankGod Ntaku, the Media Director, Sir Marc Wabara Campaign Council in the 2019 Senatorial election, thanked the Stakeholders for keeping faith with the party, emphasising that commitment and dedication would have their rewards in due time.

Ntaku harped on the need for mutual respect, which according to him, should be the key for the smooth running of any administration. He, therefore, called for support for the new Chairman, Hon. Temple Nwachukwu and his Executive Committee.

One of the highlights of the occasion was a prayer offered for the Convener, Pastor Nwankwo, who is contesting for the Chairmanship position of the party in Abia State.

Among those that attended the meeting included the former APGA candidate for the House of Representatives for Ukwa Federal Constituency, Mr. Eze Nwoloki, the Secretary-General of Asa Development Union, Dr. Iyk Ajuzieogu, former LG Women Leader, Mrs. Odochi Onuegbu, former Chairman of Chairmen, Ukwa West APC, Mr. Uchenna Nwagbara, and Dr. Ibe Ememe.