Some prominent politicians and business moguls in Ebonyi State have decamped from the All Progressives Congress, APC, and All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA.
The resignations, it was gathered, came less than a week after a consultative stakeholders meeting called by Governor Francis Nwifuru produced aspirants to contest National Assembly and House of Assembly elections on APC tickets under a consensus arrangement.
Those who resigned from the APC after the emergence of the consensus candidates included a popular business mogul, Chief Christian Asaga Nwali; another businessman, Chief Chibuike Orogwu; and Emmanuel Ofoke.
The APC members who resigned gave separate letters citing personal reasons for quitting the party.
In a letter dated May 1, 2026, to the APC ward chairman in Ikwo Local Government Area, Nwali said his resignation was born out of careful reflection on happenings in the party.
In his own letter dated March 12, 2026, Orogwu asked that his name be deleted from the APC register. He also thanked the party for giving him the opportunity to serve.
Candidate for APGA governor steps down
Also, the 2023 governorship candidate of APGA in Ebonyi State and former Vice Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Prof. Bernard Odoh, has resigned his membership of the party.
“I left APGA because I am not abreast enough of developments in the party as a member of its Board of Trustees.
Odoh, in a resignation letter dated May 4, 2026, and addressed to the APGA chairman of Omege Ward in Ezza North Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, said he took the decision after a careful thought.
He said, “I have not been close enough to the party developments lately to satisfy the requirements of a member of its Board of Trustees.”
Odoh said his decision was informed by the need to ensure “institutional coherence and effective stewardship.” He said stepping aside would allow for more aligned and engaged leadership within the party structure.
The immediate past vice chancellor thanked APGA leaders at the state and national levels for the confidence reposed in him. He also said his commitment to the unity, stability and development of Ebonyi State and Nigeria was still firm.
“My commitment to the unity, stability and development of our state and nation remains unwavering, and I shall continue to support all sincere efforts directed towards the advancement of the common good,” he added.
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