The All Progressive Congress, APC, in Abia State has absolved the Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma of hijacking the social gathering from APC leaders in Abia and annexing it to Imo State.
It has additionally denied the claims that the Imo State Governor hijacked proposed Federal Board appointments meant for true APC members in Abia.
These denials have been made by the interim Publicity Secretary of the APC in Abia, Benedict Godson whereas addressing the press concerning the accusations tabled in opposition to Governor Hope Uzodinma by an APC member, Nze Esiaga.
Esiaga had in a petition he wrote to President Bola Tinubu, alleged that Governor Uzodinma had annexed the Abia State chapter of APC to Imo State and was additionally interfering within the affairs of the broom social gathering in Abia, from his seat of energy in Imo State.
In accordance with Esiaga, Governor Uzodinma performed some roles through the APC major election of 2022 and likewise allegedly influenced the emergence of Donatus Nwankpa to switch the late Friday Nwosu, who was the Nationwide Welfare Secretary of APC earlier than his demise.
He additional alleged that the Governor pencilled down the names of Abia folks to be given Federal appointments, saying that such management of his social gathering by a Governor from one other state is unacceptable to Abia residents.
However reacting to the allegations, the APC in Abia State dismissed the claims as false, saying that Governor Hope Uzodinma ought to even be counseled for supporting the social gathering and strengthening it in your entire South East area.
The Abia APC which warned in opposition to any makes an attempt to discredit the Chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Discussion board and a few high APC leaders in Abia each dwelling and lifeless, maintained that the social gathering was not annexed to Imo State, as posited by Esiaga.
Godson stated that regardless of all of the early challenges confronted by the APC within the South East, boasting of two state governors, Deputy Speaker of the Home of Representatives, Ministers with notable positions and portfolios, so many elected Nationwide Meeting and State Meeting members, high political appointees are all indicators that the regional management and community of union within the area is working completely effectively.
He stated for states like Abia the place APC is but to get the seat of governor, the power and help from states like Imo and Ebonyi the place the social gathering is in charge of govt energy can’t be overemphasized, stressing that Governor Hope Uzodinma has supported the social gathering effectively always.
Godson additional stated the APC is poised to win the forthcoming Anambra State Governorship election, with the social gathering’s growing power within the South East.
The Publicity Secretary counseled President Bola Tinubu for operating an all-inclusive administration by means of appointments and tasks.
