Enugu APC Urges Nigerians For Patience, Receives Utazi, Njeze Other PDP Stakeholders

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has urged Nigerians for patience, saying the current hardship in the country would not last.

It likened the current economic challenges to the pains of childbirth, which ultimately lead to joy, echoing the President Bola Tinubu’s analogy and urging patience amongst Nigerians.

The party made the call in a communique it issued and signed by Ugochukwu Agballah, State Chairman, Chief Uche Nnaji, Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Emma Eneukwu, Deputy National Chairman South and others at the end of  Stakeholders Meeting on Saturday in Enugu.

The stakeholders lauded Tinubu for initiating economic reforms, particularly acknowledging the gradual stabilization of foreign exchange.

According to the party, the APC stakeholders of Enugu State convened to assess the party’s and the nation’s current situation.

“We extended heartfelt felicitations to Tinubu, on his 72nd birthday, noting the auspicious alignment with Good Friday and the Holy month of Ramadan.

“The President’s desire for a solemn and reflective birthday, in keeping with these significant religious observances, was commended and upheld by the stakeholders,” it said

The stakeholders unanimously passed vote of confidence on the State Executive Committee (SEC), led by Agballah, and the Leader of the Party in Enugu State, Chief Uche Nnaji, stressing that their leadership was credited for the strategic enhancement of the party’s position within the state.

“The meeting served as a platform to reaffirm that the party at the state level is united with no factional divisions.

We also expressed admiration for the innovative strides and impactful leadership of Nnaji, recognizing his contributions, particularly in facilitating the employment of youths.

“We encouraged the Minister to continue his efforts in delivering the dividends of democracy to the people of the state and the nation,” it added.

They equally congratulated Imo State Governor, Sen. Hope Uzodimma, for his appointment as the South East APC coordinator, commending his preeminent leadership within the zone.

It stated that Enugu APC further   welcomed new members into the party, which include Sen. Chuka Utazi, the former Senator representing Enugu North,  former elected Council Chairmen from the LGAs within the Enugu North Senatorial zone.

Others are Amb. Akuabata Njeze,the  former Minister of Aviation, former Minister of Defence, and former Ambassador to Switzerland, accompanied by her cohort of supporters, Comrade Chuka Idoko, the erstwhile senatorial candidate of ADC for the Enugu North LGA and many others.

Amb. Akuabata Fidelia Njeze, former Minister of Aviation, former Minister of Defence, and former Ambassador to Switzerland

Barr. Mrs. Ada Odeh

The communique also said the party  extended gratitude to the National Deputy Chairman North, Alhaji Ali Dalori, for heeding the stakeholders’ resolution to dissociate from Mr Ben Nwoye, whose conduct during the 2023 elections was contrary to the party’s values and goals.

“We also commended Chief Emma Eneukwu, the National Deputy Chairman South, for his unwavering service and dedication to the party.

“The stakeholders announced the party’s readiness to welcome new members and possibly reintegrate those previously suspended or expelled, contingent on sincere repentance and abandonment of sabotage instincts, fifth columnism, anti-party acts, and all divisive actions.”

“The stakeholders unanimously and vigorously support the leadership of the APC in Enugu State in their resolute commitment to hold all state public office holders accountable, particularly those appointed into federal positions through the state’s nomination.

“The party emphasizes that the vociferous media controversy led by certain misinformed and dissatisfied individuals is the result of a call for greater accountability. In light of this, the stakeholders openly request Mrs. Ginika Tor, Enugu State’s representative at the Federal Character Commission (FCC), to disclose the list of employment placements she has secured over the past four years.”it stressed.