May 30, (THEWILL) – The leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ebonyi State has lauded its national body for conducting a peaceful, transparent and credible governorship and House of Assembly primaries in the state.
The Ebonyi APC Chairman, Chief Stanley Emegha, also appreciated the delegates for placing premium on the need to sustain the developmental trajectory of the state government by electing credible individuals who are now standard bearers of the party in the 2023 general elections.
Chief Emegha made this known while interacting with journalists shortly after the Governorship primary in Abakaliki, capital of the state.
He said, “Having crossed this huddle, I believe strongly that the 2023 general election will be far better. The delegates have done what is right in the interest of the party and general public who are counting on us. We have shown we are one united and indivisible entity. One big family. We are delighted for the outcome of the exercise all over the state. It was peaceful, credible and transparent as expected.
“Again, we are talking about building our tomorrow and it is all about the youth. I believe strongly that this is the time for the youths to take their destinies in the hands it is by voting correctly and for the continuity of the transformation already ongoing in Ebonyi State. Today party the demonstrated it”.
“In all honesty, the Electoral Committee drafted by the national leadership of the party to the state truly delivered on its mandate and we are very much delighted.”
The APC Chairman in Ebonyi dismissed the fact that a parallel governorship primary election held in the state.
“There was nothing like a parallel governorship primary in Ebonyi. You saw the whole of the panel assigned by the party’s National Working Committee to conduct this particular exercise. They are all here as you witnessed. The Governorship Electoral Committee chaired by Prof Emmanuel Adebayo Kehinde did a credible job that will stand the test of time.
The members came with their letters.
‘Well you all are here and with what you are seeing, it is enough to tell you that there was nothing like parallel congress anywhere. If it is this APC that is the ruling party in the country, there is no parallel congress it is just this congress.
“For now we cannot see the reason for any member of the APC to go astray but if anyone does, the party will discipline such an individual. Our party is highly coordinated and will not condone disloyalty.
“For Chief Elias Mbam, I called him in the morning and he told me that he wants to travel Abuja. I asked him not to travel but let’s conduct the primary and whosoever that wins, they rest will congratulate and work with the person. I told him that solidarity is key hence sustaining our dominance during the general elections cannot be jeopardized.
“I am very happy because the election came and ended in a peace way although it was anticipated. Thanks be to God,” he concluded.
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