By Desire Uzochukwu
Foundation members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Enugu North Senatorial District have called on Governor Peter Mbah to urgently investigate the alleged removal and replacement of some ward and local government executives of the party.
The group, operating under the aegis of G-30 Enugu North Senatorial Zone, also urged the governor to establish who authorised the changes and the circumstances surrounding the alleged removal of the executives.
In a press statement signed by Barrister Barth Ifeanyi Ugwoke, a former APC Director of Research, Strategy and Intelligence Matters, the group alleged that some party officers elected during the APC’s March 2026 congresses were removed without explanation.
According to the group, the affected executives emerged from the party’s foundation structure following an arrangement aimed at integrating former members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Labour Party and foundation APC members into a unified political structure.
Elected officers cannot simply be removed
The foundation members questioned the basis for removing elected party executives, insisting that party positions should not be treated as appointments that can be withdrawn at will.
“We respectfully submit that an elected party office should not be treated as an appointment that can simply be withdrawn or reassigned at the discretion of individuals,” the group said.
The group urged Governor Mbah to intervene and ensure that the affected executives are restored if no constitutional grounds exist for their removal.
“Where no valid resignation, disciplinary finding, anti-party activity or other constitutionally recognised ground exists, restore the duly elected executives to their respective positions,” it demanded.
It further called for any future changes to elected party structures to strictly comply with the APC Constitution and established due process.
Group seeks fair integration
The G-30 said the integration of different political tendencies into the APC in Enugu was welcomed by foundation members because of the expectation that it would produce a stronger and more inclusive party.
“We welcomed the development in the firm belief that the coming together of the various political tendencies would produce a stronger, more united and more inclusive APC in Enugu State,” it said.
However, the group appealed for what it described as a fair and balanced integration process, warning against actions that could undermine unity within the party.
It specifically called for the “proper integration of foundation members, devoid of lopsided appointments and preserving the unity of the new APC.”
The group urged the governor and relevant party leaders to address the matter promptly, saying a transparent resolution would help strengthen confidence among party members and preserve cohesion within the APC ahead of future political activities.
