There are indications of potential issues within the Anambra APC, as prominent leaders of the party in the State like former minister of Labour, Senator Chris Ngige and immediate past Managing Director of NIWA, Dr George Moghalu were absent at the reception of Senators Ifeanyi Ubah and Uche Ekwunife. Other stakeholders who did not attend the reception include ,the current Minister of Women Affairs , Mr Ben Akabueze, Dr Chioma Ejikeme etc. The absence of these individuals, who are considered founding members of the party in the state, could be interpreted as a sign of internal discord.
An insider source told ANAMBRA PEOPLE that some of these high ranking party members were not carried along in the scheme of things.
The source said: ” Ngige is the leader of the party in the State and when some people fail to recognize him as such and recognize another ,how do you expect them to grace your occasion “
Recall in the build to the last general election this year,Ngige had chosen not to campaign for Tinubu during the last presidential election, citing his neutral stance and relationships with other candidates as the reason for his abstention. Since leaving his position as Minister of Labor, Ngige has avoided discussing national issues and has remained relatively silent.
No explanation was given for the absence Dr George Moghalu, former NIWA MD and Minister of Women Affairs. Apart from these big shots, their allies too were also not present at the meeting. However, at the time the reception was going on ,Ngige was sighted at the wedding of Uju Ifejika’s in lagos. This has left people wondering why a high ranking member of the APC will choose to attend a wedding instead of a reception of big wigs in his party.
Among the attendees at the reception were several returnees to the party, such as the former deputy speaker of the Anambra State House of Assembly, Mike Ugwah, as well as lawmaker John Nwokeji and other former legislators. Notable stakeholders present included Senator Andy Uba, former Speaker in the state Rita Maduagwu, Chief Modestus Umenzekwe, Chief Dr Rose Nwankwo, the woman leader of the Peoples Democratic Party, and numerous others who also joined the APC.
Overall, the absence of Ngige and the former NIWA MD at the reception of Senators Ifeanyi Ubah and Uche Ekwunife implies that there may be disagreements or tensions within the Anambra APC. This could be further indicative of antagonistic voices or factionalism within the party, as well as a potential lack of unity amongst its founding fathers.
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