… says the party will win the 2027 elections
The Chapter of the State of Congress of all progressives (APC) has distanced itself from the recent visit of the senator that represents Abia North in the Senate, Orji Uzor Kalu, to Governor Alex Otti, describing it as a personal commitment that does not reflect the position of the party.
In a statement signed by the Secretary of Interim Advertising, Sterling Urakpa, the party expressed concern about Kalu's public praise for the government led by the Labor Party, which according to him contradicts the position of the APC on governance in Abia.
The party reiterated its criticisms of the OTTI administration, citing “conflicts of persistent interests, lack of transparency and concealment of project costs and the details of the public contract.”
APC also warned its members who do not participate in the “political fraternization” with opposition figures, emphasizing the need for discipline and unity of the party before the 2027 elections.
The party asked its government executives and the local government to protect the interests and unity of the party, particularly in the Kalu constituency.
The statement declared that APC is still committed to winning elections in the state of Abia in 2027 and aligning the State with the Federal Government.
Urakpa also urged Abianos to compare the performance of their status with others, attributing their applause so that the current government “less work done with much that has been published by the APC government in the center.
The statement said this: “The Chapter of the State of Congress of all progressives (APC) has noticed the recent visit of Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, who represents Abia North, Governor Alex Otti in his hometown. We wish to indicate the following:
“The visit of Senator Orji Uzor Kalu was a personal commitment and, in any way, does not reflect the position or support of the APC in the state of Abia.
“Our Stance on Government in Abia Remains Unchanged and was Clearly Articulated by Our State Chairman, Dr. Kingsley Ononogbu, on May 28, 2025, During the Launch of the Renewed Hope Partners in Bende Local Government Area. Under The Labour Party-Led Government of Dr. Alex Otti, particularly with rebard to persistent conflicts of interest, Lack of Transparency, and The Concealment of Project Costs and Contract details of the public.
“The APC APC strongly disapproves of any member of the party that participates in the political fraternization with opposition figures under the pretext of support for the goldsmith of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. We will not tolerate a repetition of the 2023 scenario, where some members committed the integrity of the party for personal benefit without punishment.
“Therefore, we ask the executives of the Chamber and the local government of the constituency of Senator Orji Uzor Kalu and that of Senator Chris Adightije to be alert and take note of these developments and protect the interests and unity of our party, as we continue focused on 2027.
“As we approach the 2027 elections, ABIA APC is still committed to enforcing the discipline of the party and ensuring that our approach is not derailed by political distractions or personal ambitions. We will not stop invoking the constitutional powers of the party on this.
“We are committed to a strong APC APC that has the capacity to gain elections in the state of Abia in 2027 and no number of such visits and infused public praise will derail our determination to align the State with power in the center.
“In conclusion, Abianos need to know that they are applauding for less work done with much that has been launched by the APC government in the center, Abianos must always compare Abia with other state governments to know what they have lost while applauding with one hand.”
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