APGA Southwest Condemns INEC's Support for Njoku, Calls for Restoration of Ezeokenwa

 

APGA SOUTHWEST REJECTS INEC RECOGNITION OF NJOKU, CALLS FOR REVERSAL

The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in the Southwest region, under the leadership of Alh. Suraj Owolabi, has firmly rejected the recognition of Edozie Njoku by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). This decision by INEC has been met with strong disapproval from the Southwest APGA caucus, which includes Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Ekiti, Ondo, and Osun states.

In a recent statement, the Southwest APGA caucus criticized INEC's action, urging the electoral body to reverse its recognition of Njoku. 

The caucus emphasized that Edozie Njoku was not a product of any National Convention of APGA, and INEC did not monitor any such convention where Njoku was purportedly elected as the National Chairman of the party.

Alh. Suraj Owolabi, the Southwest Chairman, expressed his dismay over INEC's decision. He remarked, "I am disturbed that INEC is still living in the dark. Just when we were celebrating the growth of our democracy, someone within INEC, possibly the chairman, decided that Nigeria's democratic progress needed to be slowed down. Such a person must be an enemy of progress."

Owolabi continued, "How could someone proclaim or announce recognition of a non-existent person from a non-existent group as the National Chairman of a vibrant, functioning political party like APGA? Such proclamations must have occurred in Nigeria's first or second republics. It is a primitive pronouncement that shouldn't be taken seriously, but for the sake of innocent Nigerians who might not understand the antic."

He further stressed, "If Nigeria is to progress democratically, individuals who can move with the tide of time should be in charge of our nation's affairs. Nigeria will survive."

The Southwest APGA caucus has thrown its full support behind Barr. Sly Ezeokenwa, who they assert was duly elected in accordance with the Electoral Act, the Party's Constitution, and the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

The caucus condemned INEC's actions as undemocratic and unconstitutional, accusing the electoral body of attempting to tarnish the hard-earned reputation of APGA. They urged INEC to withdraw its recognition of Njoku and issue an apology to the party and its members.

Alh. Suraj Owolabi emphasized the need for INEC to act responsibly and uphold democratic principles. He stated, "INEC must understand that its role is to facilitate democracy, not hinder it. Recognizing an illegitimate leader only serves to undermine the integrity of our electoral process."

The Southwest APGA caucus remains steadfast in its commitment to ensuring that the will of its members is respected and that the party's leadership reflects the true choice of its delegates. They called on all party members and supporters to remain vigilant and continue to advocate for justice and transparency within the political system.

Finally, the Southwest APGA caucus reiterated its call for INEC to reverse its recognition of Edozie Njoku and to restore the rightful leadership of Barr. Sly Ezeokenwa. They vowed to pursue all necessary legal and political avenues to protect the integrity of the party and Nigeria's democracy.