APGA Drops 5 Serving Mayors
By Julie Sylvia Onitsha
The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in Anambra State has dropped five serving mayors, including Onitsha South’s Emeka Orji, from its list of candidates for the upcoming local government elections.
The affected mayors, considered close allies of Governor Charles Soludo, had previously served two terms as Transition Committee Chairmen before becoming elected mayors under APGA.
The party has replaced them with new candidates, citing the need for fresh energy and new ideas in local government administration.
APGA’s National Publicity Secretary, Mazi Ejimofor Opara, stated that the decision wasn’t punitive, but rather an opportunity for others to serve.
However, insiders suggest the former mayors are being positioned for higher appointments in Governor Soludo’s second term. The move reflects APGA’s efforts to balance continuity with renewal ahead of the elections.
The affected mayors are, Chief Emeka Joseph Orji (Onitsha South),Iyom Amaka Obi (Idemili South),Dr. Chinueze Ofobike (Aguata),Chief John Ibekwe (Anaocha), Mayor of Ekwusigo Local Government Area
Their replacements include, Ifeanyi Kingsley Onuchukwu (Ekwusigo), Ezeagu Kingsley Okwey (Aguata), Iloegbunam Obichukwu (Idemili South), Mofunanya Peter Ikechukwu (Onitsha South) and Paulinus Nnamdi Okafor (Anaocha)
