Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the South East have called on people of the region—particularly Igbo indigenes—to play a more active role in the party, stressing the importance of aligning with the ruling party at the national level.
Speaking after the APC South East Select Leaders Consultative Meeting held Saturday in Enugu, the leaders emphasized that increased participation would help move the region closer to the center of power and away from political marginalization.
The meeting was attended by key party figures including the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu; former Senate President, Anyim Pius Anyim; Governors Hope Uzodinma (Imo) and Francis Nwifuru (Ebonyi); Senator Orji Uzor Kalu; Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Nnaji; Dozie Ikedife Jnr; and APC zonal executives.
Speaking on behalf of the group, Governor Hope Uzodinma said the leaders resolved to strengthen the APC’s presence in the South East and work towards making it a dominant political force in the region.
He noted that the gathering discussed strategies to boost political engagement and underscored the advantage of being part of the party currently in control at the federal level.
“You must have seen how sitting governors in other regions are now joining the APC. By being part of the ruling party, the South East can be better positioned in the national scheme of things,” Uzodinma said.
He welcomed the fact that several top political figures from the region—including the Deputy Speaker, two governors, federal lawmakers, and ministers—are now aligned with the APC, describing it as a step toward unity.
“We have decided to see the South East as one political family—tolerating our differences and working together to achieve common goals,” he added.
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 in the South East have called on people of the region—particularly Igbo indigenes—to play a more active role in the party, stressing the importance of aligning with the ruling party at the national level.){kind=link}