Barrister Ifeatu Obi-okoye has emerged as the Anambra State Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA after being unanimously elected to the position during the party’s 2023 State Congress held at Professor Dora Akunyili Women’s Development Center, Awka.
Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo who observed the congress for newly elected officers of the party, thanked the party’s outgoing National Chairman, Chief Victor Oye, and Anambra State APGA Chairman, Sir Nobert Obi, for steering the party safely to its present height as the third largest party in the country.
Soludo emphasized that no faction exists in the party and that APGA has remained strong under their leadership, pointing out their unwavering commitment to the party has tremendously helped to position it as a force to reckon with in the country.
“Some of you have paid your dues to APGA, the first party with progressives in its name, which will lead Nigeria to the promised land. We are inviting other progressives to join the grand alliance because true leadership requires all progressives to work together.
“Those who left are now in transit. We’ll open our arms wide to welcome them back to the party when the wind blows. You will go into the political wilderness if you leave APGA the way some people did.
“I congratulate you all on being successful delegates from each ward and unanimously choosing the person to lead you. On Wednesday next week, the national convention will hold and a new national leadership will be elected.
“We will be eternally grateful to everyone who has served and remained faithful to this party.
“Anambra will continue to grow from strength to strength under APGA. I also want to congratulate you all on your tremendous success in the recent election, particularly in the Anambra House of Assembly. There was a huge wind that blew, but APGA remained firm,” the Governor stated.
In his vote of thanks, the newly elected State Chairman of the party, Barr. Obi-okoye pledged his commitment to discharge his duties effectively and ensure the party remains in harmony, growing from strength to strength.
Other officers that emerged alongside include; State Deputy Chairman – Mr. Paul Uzor, State Vice Chairman South – Surplus Ezewuzie, State Vice Chairman North – Odinaka Azubuike Ozoechina, State Vice Chairman Central – Chief Nduka Ubi Okoye, State Secretary – Levi Obiadu, Asst. State Secretary – Ekene Nnadinma, State Treasurer – Mrs Veronica Uche Nweke, State Asst. Treasurer – Mr Uche Maduekwe, State Financial Secretary – Josephson Okezie, Asst. Financial Secretary – Nnamdi Ifejika, Publicity Secretary – Mofunanya Ikechukwu Peter and Asst. Publicity Secretary – Nze Ikechukwu Okoye.
Others were; Legal Adviser – Barr. Innocent Izuchukwu Okafor, Asst. Legal Adviser – Barr. Victor Onwumelu, Welfare Secretary – Hon. Chikaodili Nonyelu, Asst. Welfare Secretary – Martin Otika, Organizing Secretary – Sylvanus Udezuka, Asst. Organizing Secretary – Iykon Okoli, Women Leader – Mrs Esther Onyekwesi, Asst. Women Leader – Mrs. Chinwe Umerie, Youth Leader – Tochukwu Obiadi, Asst. Youth Leader – Hon. James Anagor Chukwuemeka, Auditor – Oraegbunam Uchenna, Asst. Auditor – Barr. Chidi Anasiudu, State Empowerment & Disability – Mrs. Gloria Udevi, Asst. State Empowerment & Disability – Mrs. Amaka Okoli, Ex Officio – Kizito Onunkwo, Ex Officio – Barr. Ugo Ibeneme and Ex Officio – Osundu Ozumba.
Shortly after the administration of the oath of office on the newly elected officers they all pledged to devote all of their time, skills, and resources to serving the party.
Anambra State APGA Vice Chairman, South Senatorial Zone, Hon. Surplus Ezewuzie in an interview with journalists after his election said APGA is turning a new leaf and injecting new blood, ideas into the system. “We want to build a formidable structure and a state executive that will take the party to a greater height,”
Ezewuzie said.
State Vice Chairman North Senatorial Zone, Prince Paul Uzor told newsmen that his first assignment would be to unite the people of his senatoral zone and win more members for APGA. “For the aggrieved members that have left, i will win them back”, he said.
Deputy Speaker Anambra State house of assembly Rt. Hon. Pascal Agbodike in an interview described the congress as the most peaceful election of the party and that it was pertinent to elect credible people in every election.
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Anambra State Investment Promotion and Protection Agency, Mr. Mark Okoye told reporters that Governor Soludo has brought unity and harmony, peace and fairness to APGA. “He has return power to the wards. This is the most peaceful, most transparent and inclusive election”, Okoye quipped.
