APGA Faction Disowns Gov Obiano’s Endorsement Of President Buhari For 2019

A factional group of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), calling itself the Authentic All Progressives Grand Alliance (AAPGA) has disowned Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State, for endorsing the President Muhammadu Buhari for the 2019 elections without recourse to the leadership and members of the party. The group asked the governor to resign on the basis of what it called anti party activity.

The National chairman of the group, Chief Jerry Obasi, told reporters yesterday, Friday in Abuja that the governor has brought APGA to ridicule, odium and made it a laughing stock in the eyes of reasonable Nigerians.

He lamented that Governor Obiano endorsed President Buhari during a former president Goodluck Jonathan’s book lunch “My Transition Hours” in Abuja recently, despite APGA having retired General John Gbor as its presidential candidate for 2019 poll.

They accused the governor of breach of Article 22 (2D) of the party’s constitution deposited with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

Obasi said that the original and foundational ideology of APGA is that it should be inclusive and guarantee the rights of members to express themselves in line with democratic principles, even as he regretted that it is obvious from prevailing circumstances that the party has derailed and lost the moral compass that endeared it to marginalized Nigerians.

“There is urgent need therefore, for loyal and genuine members of the party to embark on a programme that would bring back the party to the original ideas. This programme would involve the reconciliation and unification of all those that fought through thick and thin to ensure that APGA serves the purpose of political emancipation of all oppressed people.”

He said that the new APGA intends to reach out to all those who have suffered injustice, impunity and deprivation with a view to refocusing the party in line with the original ideology and principles.

He also asked the National Chairman of APGA, Dr. Victor Ike Oye, to resign his position having failed to improve the fortunes and good image of the party.

“The complaints from Imo, Abia and Anambra State chapters of APGA, to mention but a few, detailing the exchange of bribes in foreign and local currencies, are too weighty to be swept under the carpet.”