APC LG congress: Onyeama describes exercise as democracy in action
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, has hailed the peaceful conduct of the local government congress of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Enugu State.
Onyeama disclosed this on Saturday in Enugu while briefing newsmen after the exercise in Udi Local Government Area of the state.
The minister described the process as democracy in action, adding that the people were allowed to willingly choose their leaders.
He said that it was necessary for the party to unite in a bid to start winning elections in the state.
The minister said the ultimate aim of the party in the state was to win the 2023 governorship election in order to make life meaningful for residents.
Onyeama called for unity of purpose among APC faithful in the state in order to achieve their ultimate target.
Also, the Congress Committee Chairman in the state, Mr Ijeoma Arodiogbu, expressed satisfaction with the conduct of the exercise.
Arodiogbu said that he was impressed by the zeal displayed by party faithful during the congress.
“Over the years, the APC in the state has shown the potentials to perform but the kinetics were lacking.
“However, the zeal and spirit displayed here today is outstanding and we are satisfied,” he said.
The congress chairman said that APC was interested in Enugu State and would ensure that it win the state in 2023 general elections.
“We certify what we have seen here today and with your commitments, APC will be entrenched in the state,” Arodiogbu said.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Mr Hillary Nwabuisi scored 390 votes to win the chairmanship position in the local government area, while his co-contestant, Mr Ben Uzochukwu, polled 24 votes.
Also, Mr Confidence Chiedozie, who was returned unopposed as secretary, scored 300 votes.
Prominent APC chieftains that witnessed the exercise include former Vice Chairman, APC South-East Zone, Chief Emma Enukwu, Chief Ejike Njeze, among others. (NAN)
