The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has announced its intention to suspend Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo and others involved in alleged anti-party activities.
During a press conference held at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday, APGA’s National Chairman, Chief Edozie Njoku, accused Soludo of hindering efforts by the Supreme Court-recognized NWC to restore unity within the party. Njoku stated that Soludo’s actions have been detrimental and promised that the NWC would release the names of those facing suspension, including the governor, on Thursday, September 26, 2024.
Regarding the upcoming off-cycle governorship election, Njoku emphasized that the party has yet to endorse any single candidate and expressed doubts about Soludo’s ability to secure the party’s nomination through the primaries. He insisted that all aspirants must participate in a fair and transparent primary process.
“Just recently, we left the Court of Appeal, where an application was made to prevent my recognition by INEC, despite the Supreme Court’s clear ruling that my removal as National Chairman of APGA was unjustifiable,” Njoku explained.
He criticized attempts by certain factions within the party to undermine his leadership, detailing a series of legal maneuvers aimed at discrediting the NWC. Njoku reaffirmed that no one, including Governor Soludo, is above the party and cautioned against the governor’s alleged efforts to limit the party’s ability to field candidates.
Njoku stated, “He has gone forward to get the House of Assembly to adopt a law whereby the party cannot field its candidates. They conducted activities behind the back of the party, assembling individuals for anti-party activities.”
Despite expressing a preference for peace within the party, Njoku warned that continued anti-party actions would compel the NWC to take decisive measures. He stressed that the party must remain strong and united, asserting that APGA is committed to its principles and objectives.
“We have 80% agreement on those people who are going to be suspended from the party, and one of those people is the governor,” Njoku remarked. He concluded by emphasizing the need for Soludo to align himself with the party’s vision, asserting, “We must nip this in the bud.”
