In the wake of the Supreme Court’s landmark ruling, which affirmed Barrister Sly Ezeokenwa as the authentic National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Prof. Gregory Ibe, the Abia State governorship candidate for the party in the 2023 elections, has extended his warm congratulations to Ezeokenwa.
In a statement, Prof. Ibe commended the judiciary for upholding the truth and validating the National Convention that saw Ezeokenwa emerge as the legitimate leader of the party.
He described the Supreme Court’s decision as a significant endorsement of the democratic process and the leadership structure within APGA.
According to Prof. Ibe, the ruling is a testament to the authenticity of the convention that elected Ezeokenwa to head the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party.
“I congratulate Barrister Sly Ezeokenwa on his well-deserved affirmation by the Supreme Court”
“This victory is not just for him but for the entire APGA family, and I commend the judiciary for standing firm in its role as the last hope of the common man.”
The Abia State political leader further called on Chief Edozie Njoku, whose claim to the APGA chairmanship had been contested, to accept the Supreme Court’s ruling in good faith and refrain from any actions that might cause further division within the party.
He urged Njoku to seize the moment to contribute to the party’s unity and progress, rather than pursue factionalism.
Prof. Ibe emphasized that the current period presents a crucial opportunity for APGA to rebuild and reposition itself as a strong political force in future elections.
He also urged Barr. Ezeokenwa to show magnanimity in victory by reaching out to Chief Njoku and initiating a national peace and reconciliation committee aimed at healing the party’s wounds and fostering unity.
“I call on all APGA members to rally behind Barr. Ezeokenwa and the newly constituted NWC, as we work towards building a people-centric political platform”
“Our party must now turn this page to focus on its vision of providing better political leadership for the nation, as was envisaged by our founding fathers.” he said.
Prof. Ibe also appealed to party members nationwide to remain steadfast in their support of the party’s legitimate leadership, urging them to work collectively towards strengthening APGA for the challenges ahead.
“Once again, congratulations to Barr. Sly Ezeokenwa on this well-deserved validation. May this victory herald the dawn of a new era of growth and success for APGA,” he concluded.
