Governor of Anambra State and national leader of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has announced that APGA is open to forming alliances with other political parties that genuinely embrace progressive ideologies.
Speaking at the National Executive Council (NEC) meeting of APGA in Abuja on Friday, Soludo emphasized that the party, having received validation from the courts, is now poised for greater progress.
He described APGA as the leading progressive political movement in Nigeria and urged other like-minded parties to collaborate with it in rebuilding the nation.
Soludo stated, “APGA is ready to extend a hand of fellowship to any political party that genuinely believes in progressive ideologies. Together, we can move the country forward.”
He reiterated APGA’s commitment to values such as fairness, equity, true federalism, and ensuring that no one is left behind.
He also highlighted that APGA, founded in 2002, is the first political party in Nigeria to embrace progressivism, with all other progressive parties emerging much later.
Soludo declared that APGA is strong, vibrant, and growing, and that it remains dedicated to the core ideals of progressivism.
The governor also expressed his appreciation for President Bola Tinubu’s appointment of Bianca Ojukwu, a prominent APGA member, as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, calling it a testament to the president’s commitment to national unity.
He pointed out the shared progressive values between APGA and Tinubu’s party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), emphasizing that APGA is ready to collaborate with other progressive parties for the benefit of the nation.
Soludo outlined his administration’s focus on using Anambra as a model of good governance, driven by the principles of progressivism.
He also praised the Supreme Court for resolving the leadership crisis that had plagued the party and commended the judiciary and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for their roles in strengthening the democratic process.
At the meeting, APGA National Chairman Barrister Sylvester Ezeokenwa shared that the party is undergoing a transformation, with a focus on infusing discipline and promoting youth inclusivity.
He announced that the party had granted amnesty to members who had strayed during the crisis, though it did not apply to non-card-carrying individuals.
Additionally, Ezeokenwa revealed that the party has started digitizing its membership register and establishing skill acquisition centers through the newly inaugurated APGA Foundation.
The event was graced by prominent APGA leaders, including Bianca Ojukwu, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, and Anambra State Deputy Governor Onyekachukwu Ibezi.
Former APGA Chairman, Victor Oye also addressed the gathering, urging elected officials to resist the temptation to defect to other parties.
