Politics
APP will Produce Next Imo Governor- Success Opara
*Cedes Chairman, Sec., Org. Sec. to Orlu, Owerri, Okigwe Zones Respectively
*Peter Obi’s Major Decision Expected Soon
Imo State’s political landscape is once again in transition as the Action Peoples Party (APP), recently identified by Dr. Chima Amadi, leading Imo State gubernatorial hopeful, as his preferred platform for the 2027 governorship race, undergoes a dramatic internal reshaping, sweeping across the state like a tsunami.
Reliable reports indicate that structures loyal to Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere Ikeagwuonu, Rt. Hon. Ugonna Ozurigbo (OZB), Hon. Barr. Matthew Nwogu, and Rt. Hon. Uche Ogbuagu have effectively taken control of the party’s organization across the state’s three senatorial zones, a move analysts describe as one of the most strategic realignments in Imo politics in recent years.
According to insiders, the party leadership has zoned key positions — Chairman to Orlu Zone, Secretary to Owerri Zone, Organizing Secretary to Okigwe Zone, among other key offices — to ensure balance and unity as the party expands its reach statewide.
Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere Ikeagwuonu, the vocal PDP lawmaker representing Ideato Federal Constituency, has lately been at odds with his party’s national leadership. His recent threat to exit the PDP over the controversial nomination of a woman leader by Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah, now an APC member, sparked speculation about his next move, with political watchers pointing to the APP.
Similarly, Hon. Matthew Nwogu, Labour Party’s member representing Aboh Mbaise/Ngor Okpala and a close ally of Mr. Peter Obi, is believed to have aligned his political network with the APP, with reports of instructions to his structure to collapse into the APP. Rt. Hon. Ugonna Ozurigbo, a former Deputy Speaker of the Imo Assembly and ex-member of the House of Representatives, is also in the news as one of the pillars of the latest political wave alongside Rt. Hon. Uche Ogbuagu, former Majority Leader of the House.
Their joint entry into the APP mirrors a pattern familiar in Imo’s political evolution, where emerging coalitions often define election seasons. From Senator Rochas Okorocha’s APGA revolution in 2011, realignments have been the constant rhythm of Imo’s power play. Analysts believe this latest fusion could be the opening chapter of another historic shift, with other political parties marooned in internal crises.
Information available to this newspaper reveals that more than 20 LGA structures of the PDP, alongside aggrieved members of the ADC and APC, have already defected to the APP or are in advanced discussions to do so.
For many observers, the mass defection is basically hinged on stability and credibility, which the APP and its promoters offer at a time when larger parties are bogged down by internal crises, lack of direction, and mass rejection.
Although Dr. Chima Amadi is yet to make a formal declaration, his influence through The Mazi Organization (TMO), a statewide network with structures in all 305 wards of the 27 LGAs, has provided the APP with an organic foundation. The TMO, built over the years through community empowerment and policy-driven engagement, has now become the operational engine of the party’s grassroots awakening.
A major political breakthrough the party has recorded is the report of ongoing discussions between the leadership of the APP and Mr. Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate. Party insiders disclosed that Mr. Obi has shown significant interest in the APP’s structure as he re-evaluates his political future.
According to a source who is privy to the high-level meetings on the development, Obi is wary of the Labour Party’s internal crisis, which came to a head recently following Barr. Julius Abure’s attendance at the consultative meeting between the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and political parties. Mr. Obi is also uncomfortable with the alignment of the coalition ADC towards former Vice President Alhaji Atiku Abubakar and may be considering an alternative platform. Should this alliance crystallize, the APP could evolve from a state-level force into a national coalition platform ahead of 2027.
According to the source, key concessions have been made to Mr. Peter Obi by the leadership of the APP, and he is waiting to conclude the November 15 governorship election in Anambra State before a formal move.
Such a partnership, observers say, could reawaken the energy that defined the Obidient Movement nationwide in 2023, with major effects in the Southeast zone, coupled with the Mazi Movement in Imo State — this time built around a modern reformist ideology and youth-driven movement.
Analysts have described Dr. Chima Amadi’s decision to choose the APP as a masterstroke in political timing and strategy. Unlike the PDP, weighed down by factionalism; the APC, trapped in governance controversies; the Labour Party, facing leadership tussles; and the ADC, still struggling with mutual suspicion and accusations of hijack, the APP stands as a clean, litigation-free platform that offers Mr. Peter Obi, Dr. Amadi, and other leaders the freedom to focus on issues rather than survival politics.
Over the years, Imo politics has often been characterized by showmanship. But Amadi’s model of combining women and youth mobilization, fearless interrogation of the status quo, empowerment, and community engagement indeed represents a new brand of direct mobilization for purposeful leadership.
With the enthusiasm that greeted the revelation of APP as his platform, its fast-spreading influence and massive registration at all levels, and the entry of powerful grassroots structures, the APP has become the new major opposition platform in Imo State, poised to challenge the ruling APC in 2027.
Political watchers agree that, unlike past opposition formations, this one carries both intellectual grounding and street-level energy — a balance rarely seen in Imo’s turbulent political history.
As the 2027 race approaches, one truth is becoming increasingly clear: the battle for Douglas House may be between the ruling APC and the masses, represented by the APP. The APP wave in Imo, powered by Amadi’s movement, has begun, and the Imo political map may never look the same again.
Surulere I lawmaker Desmond Elliot has withdrawn from the All Progressives Congress Lagos House of Assembly primaries, citing intimidation across multiple zones.
In a viral video posted online, the lawmaker said he was stepping out of the race despite seeking re-election under the APC. He alleged that his supporters faced intimidation during the process in several parts of the constituency.
Elliot’s decision came as the primaries held across Lagos on Tuesday. Chief of Staff to the President Femi Gbajabiamila, who represents Surulere Federal Constituency, praised the conduct of the exercise in Surulere, describing it as peaceful.
The withdrawal narrows the contest for the APC ticket in Surulere I ahead of the 2027 general election. Party officials in Lagos have not yet responded to Elliot’s claims, and the APC state chapter has not announced whether the primary in the constituency will proceed with other aspirants.
Elliot has represented Surulere I in the Lagos State House of Assembly since 2015.
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Politics
Political Shockwave in Rivers as Fubara Pulls Out of APC Governorship Race, Backs Party’s Candidate
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has officially withdrawn from the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primaries scheduled to take place on Thursday, a development that has stirred fresh political conversations across the state.
The governor announced his decision in a personally signed statement titled “My Decision to Withdraw from the Rivers State Gubernatorial Primaries,” which was released on Wednesday night.
In the statement, Fubara explained that his withdrawal followed wide consultations with political associates, stakeholders, and supporters. He stated that the decision was taken in the overall interest of peace, unity, and stability within the APC and Rivers State at large.
According to the governor, politics should not be allowed to divide the people or create unnecessary tension within the party. He stressed that preserving unity among party members and maintaining stability in the state remain more important than personal political ambition.
Fubara further pledged his total loyalty and support to whoever eventually emerges as the APC governorship candidate, assuring party faithful that he remains committed to the success and progress of the party ahead of the next general elections.
The Rivers governor also appreciated his supporters across the state for standing by him throughout the political process. He thanked party leaders, youth groups, women supporters, and political associates who had continued to show him solidarity and encouragement.
He urged his supporters not to see his withdrawal as the end of his political journey, but rather as a decision made in the collective interest of the party and the state. He also appealed to them to remain peaceful, united, and committed to the ideals of the APC.
Political observers have described the development as one of the biggest political surprises in Rivers State in recent times, especially considering the growing speculations and intense political alignments ahead of the governorship primaries.
Analysts believe the governor’s withdrawal may reshape the political calculations within the APC and influence the direction of the party’s governorship race moving forward.
The announcement has continued to generate mixed reactions from political stakeholders and residents across Rivers State. While some supporters described the move as strategic and mature, others expressed surprise over the governor’s sudden exit from the contest.
Several party faithful, however, commended Fubara for placing party unity and stability above personal ambition, noting that his decision may help reduce internal tensions and strengthen the APC ahead of the elections.
The development has also intensified attention on the remaining aspirants contesting for the APC governorship ticket, as consultations and political meetings continue ahead of the primary election.
Many observers believe the governor’s endorsement of the eventual APC candidate could play a major role in shaping the outcome of the party’s governorship battle and future political structure in the state.
As political activities continue to gather momentum in Rivers State, all eyes are now on the APC primaries and the next phase of political developments expected to unfold in the coming days.
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Ugochukwu Obodo wins Owerri Municipal APC ticket again as APC Elects 27 Imo Assembly Candidates After Successful Primaries
The leadership and members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Imo State have successfully elected 27 candidates who emerged victorious during the recently concluded Imo State House of Assembly primary elections conducted across the 305 wards of the State.
In a statement obtained by ThePressman Newspaper, the leadership of Imo APC described the primary election exercise as peaceful, transparent, credible, and reflective of the democratic ideals and internal cohesion of the party.
The information from the party commended party faithful, delegates, stakeholders, and supporters for their maturity, discipline, unity, and sportsmanship throughout the electoral process, noting that the successful conduct of the primaries further demonstrated the organizational strength and readiness of the APC ahead of the 2027 general elections.
According to the statement, the outcome of the primaries reaffirmed the confidence reposed in the party by members across the State, while also positioning the APC for a formidable outing in the forthcoming elections.
The Imo APC leadership warmly congratulated the party’s standard bearers who emerged across the 27 State Constituencies, namely:
Uchenna Osigwe – Orsu LGA
Chantel Adanna Onwumere – Ikeduru
Obodo Ugochukwu – Owerri Municipal
Hon. Ernest Udeze – Ideato North
Godspower Onyeibe – Ideato South
Mrs Julie Egbo – Owerri North
Rt. Hon. Kanayo Onyemaechi – Owerri West
Prince Marcel Amadioha – Ohaji Egbema
Hon. Gilbert Nwosu – Oguta
Hon. Uche Obiozor – Oru East
Hon. Emeka Agbor – Oru West
Rt. Hon. Obinna Egu – Ngor-Okpala
Hon. Magnus Okolie – Orlu
Hon. Innocent Ikpamezie – Mbaitoli
Hon. Modestus Osakwe – Isu
Hon.Ebonine Ozioma Worship – Njaba
Rt Hon Amarachi Chyna Iwuanyanwu – Nwangele
Hon. Chisom Ojukwu – Nkwerre
Hon. Doris Anyanwu – Ahiazu Mbaise
Hon. Princewill Amuchie – Aboh Mbaise
Hon. Henry Agbasonu – Ezinihitte Mbaise
Hon. Sam Osuji – Isiala Mbano
Ben Ozoemenam – Ehime Mbano
Hon. Emeka Okoronkwo – Okigwe
Prince Humphrey Okeke – Obowo
Lady Blessing Nwoba – Ihitte-Uboma
Hon. Chibuzor Umunnakwe – Onuimo
The party further expressed confidence that the emergence of the candidates would strengthen the APC’s chances of securing victory across the State during the 2027 general elections.
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