Minister Nnaji,
The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Nnaji, has dismissed allegations made by some individuals claiming to be stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Enugu North Senatorial Zone, accusing him of instigating a leadership crisis within the party.
In a statement released on Saturday in Enugu, Nnaji described the accusations as unfounded and the product of “desperate utterances by persons who no longer have any recognised standing within APC.”
The Minister clarified that those making the allegations neither represent the authentic leadership of the APC in Enugu State nor speak for the party.
Reaffirming his position within the APC, Nnaji emphasized his longstanding role as a respected leader, stating that he remains “a founding member and pillar of the party in Enugu State and a critical voice for the advancement of progressive ideals across the South-East.”
He also highlighted his unwavering loyalty and substantial contributions to the growth and stability of the APC at the state, regional, and national levels, noting that they are “well-documented and widely acknowledged.”
Backing the current leadership of the APC in the state, Nnaji expressed full confidence in Chief Ugo Agballa, stating that “Agballa remains the duly recognised and authentic Chairman of the APC in Enugu State.”
Addressing the legitimacy of a recent stakeholders’ meeting, Nnaji said “It is necessary to state unequivocally that those who convened and attended the so-called stakeholders’ meeting; their purported gathering holds no legitimacy, and their pronouncements are of no consequence to official activities, leadership, or direction of APC.”
He described the gathering as an attempt to mislead the public and create unnecessary confusion within the party.
“Their claims should be disregarded by the public,” he said, calling their actions “calculated attempts to cause confusion and mislead party members and the general public.”
Nnaji also urged true members of the APC in Enugu State to remain steadfast, focused, and committed to efforts aimed at repositioning the party for greater success.
He called on the national leadership of the APC and the general public to ignore the activities and statements of individuals who “have no mandate to speak for or represent the party.”
Nnaji reaffirmed his dedication to the APC and his responsibilities as Minister, emphasizing that he would not be swayed by “orchestrated campaigns of calumny and mischief.”
