Chief Austin Onyedebelu has been elected as the State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Imo state at the party’s state congress in Owerri.
Onyedebelu’s election was part of a series of elections held at the APC state congress, which was attended by the state governor, Hope Uzodimma.
Uzodimma congratulated the new state chairman while speaking on the Unity list, which produced a new state executive council, another deliverable achieved by the State’s congress yesterday.
” It is with immense pleasure that I extend my heartfelt congratulations to Chief Austin Onyedebelu on his well-deserved election as the State Chairman of our great party in Imo State, and to all other elected State Officers.” Uzodimma Said
” I am particularly proud that our unity list, a product of the adopted consensus option, has successfully produced a brand-new party State Executive Council, which is a testament to what we can achieve when we prioritise harmony and the greater good over individual interests.” He added.
The Imo state governor hailed the party’s internal democracy. He also hailed its commitment to aligning the people of Imo state with his administration’s Charter of Equity.
” I sincerely commend the outgoing State Officers for their diligent and selfless service to our party, while encouraging all members to unite in support of the new State Executive as we work together towards even greater accomplishments,” Uzodimma added.
The two APC states of Enugu and Imo held their party’s state congress this week. They elected new exco members and state chairmen. Abia state, a Labour Party state, also held an APC state congress. The congress was led by the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Benjamin Kalu.
Kalu earlier promised to deliver the mandatory 25% of votes for the ruling APC party in the 2027 general elections. He denied having a gubernatorial ambition whatsoever. However, he won’t hesitate to answer the call if his Party calls on him to pick up the mantle.
The APC holds sway in three out of the five states in eastern Nigeria. This is a remarkable political feat, given the party’s unpopularity in the region a few years ago.
