The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has dismissed the All Progressives Congress (APC)’s chances of winning elections in Anambra State, declaring that the ruling party lacks the necessary political structure in the region.
APGA National Chairman, Barr. Sly Ezeokenwa, issued the statement in response to APC National Chairman Abdullahi Ganduje’s call for party loyalists to secure Anambra for the APC, starting with the 2025 governorship race.
At a press briefing in Abuja, Ezeokenwa said, “The APC is not a political party that exists in Anambra State. There’s no structure, no elected officials. If they had one, we would know.”
Backing Ezeokenwa, Chief Victor Oye, APGA’s immediate past National Chairman and Board of Trustees member, ridiculed Ganduje’s ambitions. “Ganduje is my friend, but isn’t it laughable that Kano, his home state, is in the hands of the NNPP, yet he’s talking about winning Anambra? Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s second term is already secured with the Supreme Court judgment affirming APGA’s leadership,” Oye quipped.
Ezeokenwa celebrated the Supreme Court’s ruling as a pivotal moment for APGA.
“This landmark judgment is a turning point for APGA and a renewed opportunity to strengthen our commitment to good governance, equity, and inclusive development,” he said.
He called on party members to prioritize unity and reconciliation, noting, “The challenges we have faced have only made us stronger. Our unity will be our greatest strength as we prove APGA is not just a political party but a movement rooted in the aspirations of ordinary Nigerians.”
Ezeokenwa also addressed lingering disputes, clarifying that Chief Edozie Njoku and Chekwas Okorie are no longer affiliated with APGA.
“Njoku left the party in 2007, and Okorie was expelled for anti-party activities—a decision upheld by the Supreme Court,” he stated.
The APGA chairman concluded by urging members to rebuild and expand the party’s influence beyond the South-East, emphasizing its evolution into a nationwide movement.
