The Anambra State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed a petition alleging a plan to compromise its forthcoming state congress, describing the claims as unfounded and misleading.
In a statement issued in Awka, Anambra State capital by the party’s Publicity Secretary, Chris Okey Udeze, the APC said the petition wrongly accused two senior party members, lnze Chidi Duru, the National Deputy Organising Secretary of the APC, and Senator Uche Ekwunife, of attempting to undermine the congress.
According to the statement, the allegations were regrettable, noting that both individuals have made notable and longstanding contributions to the development and stability of the party in Anambra State.
It added that the history and growth of the APC in the state cannot be fully discussed without acknowledging their roles.
The party further cautioned that personal political aspirations within the party’s National Working Committee should be pursued through established democratic processes rather than unsubstantiated claims against other members.
Addressing concerns surrounding an Expanded Caucus meeting cited in the petition, the APC clarified that the meeting was conducted transparently and led to the unanimous formation of a committee charged with organizing a credible, inclusive, and peaceful congress.
The party stated that the committee’s composition was openly agreed upon, with no objections raised at the meeting.
The statement questioned the basis for allegations of sabotage at a time when the committee had yet to commence its assignment, describing such claims as premature.
Confidence in the Party’s Leadership
On the petitioners, the APC noted that available party records did not indicate significant engagement at ward or local government levels, while emphasizing that no disciplinary action had been taken.
The party also highlighted what it described as improved performance by the current state executive, citing increased membership and defections from other political parties as indicators of growing confidence in the APC’s leadership in Anambra State.
Reaffirming its commitment to internal democracy, the APC assured members that the forthcoming congress would be transparent, inclusive, and in line with constitutional provisions.
It urged party members to remain calm and to rely on established internal mechanisms for resolving grievances.
The statement concluded with a call for unity, discipline, and collective effort to ensure peaceful and credible internal processes within the party.