Ebonyi APC Re-Elects Emegha, Retains Full State Exco

Chief Stanley Okoro-Emegha

From Nabob Ogbonna, Abakaliki

The All Progressives Congress (APC), Ebonyi State chapter, on Tuesday re-elected Chief Stanley Okoro-Emegha as Chairman of the party.
At its state congress, the party also re-elected Hon. Chinedu Alphonsus Nwali as State Deputy Chairman and Chief Charles Chukwuma Ofoke as State Secretary.

The trio were returned alongside 33 other members of the State Working Committee (SWC) for another four-year term.
The re-election took place at the PA Ngele Oruta Township Stadium during the state party congress held on Tuesday.
All 36 State Working Committee members were re-elected unopposed through a consensus arrangement, in line with the party’s constitution.
The motion adopting the consensus arrangement was moved by Senator Onyekachi Nwebonyi, representing Ebonyi North Senatorial District and serving as Deputy Chief Whip of the Senate, and was seconded by the Speaker of the Ebonyi State House of Assembly, Chief Moses Ije Odunwa.
Speaking at the event, the leader of the party in the state and Governor of Ebonyi State, Chief Francis Nwifuru, commended President Bola Tinubu for his leadership, which he said has stabilised the party and positioned it for victory ahead of the 2027 general elections.
He also praised party leaders and stakeholders in the state for reaffirming their confidence in the State Working Committee under the leadership of Chief Emegha.
The governor used the occasion to thank lawmakers from Ebonyi State, both at the state and national levels, for joining the ruling party.
He disclosed that all members of the Ebonyi State House of Assembly and the National Assembly from the state are now members of the APC.
In his acceptance speech, Chief Stanley Okoro-Emegha, speaking on behalf of the 36 SWC members, expressed gratitude to the state party leader and Governor, Chief Francis Nwifuru, as well as key stakeholders, for their continued confidence in the committee.
He pledged to work with his colleagues to advance, promote, and protect the interests of the governor, party leaders, and members across the state.
Chairperson of the APC Electoral Committee and former Speaker of the Anambra State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mrs. Rita Maduagwu, stated that the consensus arrangement complied with the party’s constitution and its guidelines for the congress.
Meanwhile, in an interview, the incoming chairmanship candidate of the APC in Ohaukwu Local Government Area for the forthcoming council elections, Comrade Paul Eze, commended Governor Nwifuru for ensuring a peaceful state congress. He said the governor has demonstrated commitment and strong leadership qualities since assuming office.