The All Progressives Congress in Ebonyi State on Tuesday conducted its State Congress, adopting consensus candidates to elect a new leadership that will steer the affairs of the party for the next four years.
This was disclosed in a statement issued by Monday Uzor, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor on Tuesday.
Speaking at the event held at the Ngele Oruta Township Stadium in Abakaliki, Governor Francis Nwifuru attributed the peaceful conduct of the congress to the leadership style of President Bola Tinubu, whom he described as the national leader of the party.
“I thank our father President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR for making this tremendous sacrifice,” the governor said.
According to him, President Tinubu’s disposition ensured that the congress was not marred by rancour, rage or political resentment.
“It is through him we are enjoying peace and stability today. Without him this event would not have been possible,” Nwifuru stated.
The governor explained that party stakeholders in the state unanimously agreed to adopt consensus candidates in order to eliminate internal wrangling and strengthen party unity ahead of future political engagements.
“I commend the leaders of the party for accepting our decision to go by consensus candidates,” he said.
“They have made sacrifices, and God will give them what is greater than party executive positions.”
At the end of the exercise, the entire State Working Committee, led by Chief Stanley Okoro Emegha, was returned unopposed for a second term in office.
The development underscores the party’s resolve to maintain internal cohesion and consolidate its political structure in Ebonyi State.
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