2027: Ex- chairmen of defunct ACN declare support, loyalty to APC

…..As DNC Nwoye Harp On Grassroot Mobilization For Party 

By, Venica Uchechukwu 

The former state chairmen of the defunct Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), operating under the platform of the G-37 led by Cletus Obun, have reaffirmed their loyalty to the ruling All Progressives Congress APC.

The ex-chairmen, however stressed the need for greater unity within the party’s fold ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The group made this known during a solidarity meeting at the APC National Secretariat in Abuja, where they met with the party’s Deputy National Chairman, Benjamin Obi Nwoye, and other members of the National Working Committee (NWC).

Speaking on their behalf  Obun, noted that the former ACN chairmen had come to pledge their continued support for the APC leadership and congratulate the party’s newly elected national officers.

He described the visit as a demonstration of solidarity and commitment to strengthening the ruling party.

Obun also harped on the importance of respecting the contributions of the party’s founding members, pointing out that the sacrifices made by those who built the APC should not be forgotten.

 He therefore, urged the new leadership to carry everyone along and promote inclusiveness as the party prepares for future elections.

The G-37 leader expressed confidence in the capacity of the party’s new national officers, praying for wisdom, courage and divine guidance as they assume their responsibilities. 

He equally called on the leadership to deepen internal consultation and ensure that state party structures remain central to the party’s decision-making process.

Responding, the APC Deputy National Chairman,  (South) Nwoye, who is one of them, expressed appreciation to the former ACN chairmen for their solidarity, describing their visit as a strong reminder of the sacrifices that produced the APC.

Nwoye stated the ruling party must remain united despite the emergence of opposition alliances, insisting that members should not abandon the ideals upon which the APC was founded.

According to the former Enugu state Chairman of the party, many APC leaders came from legacy political parties, including the ACN, ANPP, CPC and other platforms, stressing that acknowledging those political roots should strengthen rather than divide the party.

The DNC, urged members to intensify mobilisation at the grassroots to ensure President Bola Ahmed Tinubu secures a second term in office, arguing that the administration’s reforms and infrastructure projects would deliver long-term benefits for Nigerians.

He cited ongoing road infrastructure across different parts of the country as evidence of the administration’s commitment to national development, saying the impact of the reforms would become more evident over time.

Nwoye also appealed to party members not to become discouraged by personal political disappointments, urging them instead to continue making sacrifices for the collective interest of the APC and the country.

The Deputy National Chairman  South maintained that the party’s founders deserved recognition for their contributions and called on members to preserve the unity that brought together the legacy parties to form the APC.

The meeting ended with renewed commitments by the G-37 and the APC leadership to work harmoniously with a view to strengthening the party, consolidate its structures nationwide and prepare for future electoral contests