The leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Anambra State has strongly condemned President Ahmed Bola Tinubu’s appointment of Ambassador Bianca Ojukwu as a minister-designate.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!In an emergency meeting held on Thursday in Awka, the APC leaders described the appointment as an anti-party action, citing the president’s failure to consult party members before making the decision.
High Chief Bunty Onuigbo, South East Zonal Secretary of APC and member of the APC Elders Forum in Anambra, expressed the party’s dissatisfaction. “This is nothing but an act of anti-party, and it is detrimental. By empowering members of other political parties at the expense of the APC in Anambra State, Mr. President is not supporting party loyalty.”
Onuigbo questioned the implications of the appointment, asking if the president’s actions were intended to spark a mass defection of APC members to the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA). He emphasized that the president’s actions undermine party morale and foster disloyalty.
The APC leaders also criticized APGA for monopolizing benefits from programs and empowerment schemes, serving only their members while taking credit for initiatives meant for all stakeholders.
In response to the appointment, the APC stakeholders have decided to formally present their grievances to the state Chairman, Chief Basil Ejidike, for submission to the National Working Committee (NWC) and the National Executive Committee (NEC).
President Tinubu’s appointment of Ambassador Ojukwu has sparked controversy within the APC ranks in Anambra State, with many viewing it as a snub to party loyalists and a boost to APGA’s fortunes.
The national leadership of the APC will be closely watched for its response to the grievances.