We Must Come Together And Build Our Party — Anambra APC

In his opening remarks, the State Chairman thanked and congratulated the Presidential Campaign Council in the State ably led by Senator Mrs. Margery Chuba-Okadigbo and every APC member, who genuinely and sincerely worked for the success of the Party in the last election.

“And to all Leaders and Stakeholders of the party, who failed the party at the time they are needed most, I leave you to your consciences” he said.

The State Chairman said the victory of President-elect, Bola Tinubu, on February 25, 2023, the presidential election was hard-earned. He said the stakeholders meeting is the first since the 2023 general elections were concluded in Nigeria.

Speaking further at the event, Chief Ejidike, said the former Lagos Governor’s victory during the Presidential election was hard-earned. According to him, “Tinubu/Shettima’s victory is a victory for all Nigerians. Their resilience, commitment and willpower towards issues earned them and APC this victory, and as such are worthy of emulation by every serious politician”.

“We in Anambra are enjoined to be good students of the Asiwaju/Shettima School and it is our prayer and firm belief that they will deliver on this mandate, for the good of every Nigeria.”

On issues concerning the State chapter, Chief Sir Ejidike said that to save the APC from extinction in Anambra, moving forward, the party under his watch has resolved in line with Article 21.3 of our Constitution to set up a Standing Disciplinary Committee that will try all known actions and anti-party activities perpetuated against the party in the recent past.

He said without discipline, the party cannot move forward and therefore, the party has resolved to draw a line and do everything that is needed to instil sanity and discipline in our midst.

On the need for reward system in the Party, Chief Basil Ejidike said “It is public knowledge that most of those who have made and are still making heavy sacrifices for the party have not been adequately rewarded and appreciated”.

“Many of those who have gotten juicy Federal Government appointments were mainly non-party members, and as such refused to identify with the party. This trend has not in any way served as a source of inspiration or motivation to party members in the state.”

“There is a great need to consider party loyalty, hard work, and merit as the basis for future appointments when the Renewed Hope Government of Bola Tinubu is formed, come 29th May 2023, so as to drive the party agenda as well as its manifesto.”

He went further to call for the need for unity in the party. He urged all Leaders and Stakeholders to retrace their steps and join the party with every sense of responsibility and commitment. They must eschew anti-party sentiments and help to build a united house for the benefit of all.

“All the Leaders, stakeholders and members must come together to a build a formidable structure for APC in Anambra State.”

On the issue of funding, Chief Sir Basil Ejidike enjoined all Leaders, stakeholders and Members to key into the agenda of the party by supporting the party financially.  He stated that the party in the state has no source of funding and appealed to all to support the party financially.

Chief Sir Basil Ejidike thanked The Deputy National Organising Secretary Of the Party, Chief Nze Chidi Duru, who has singlehandedly been funding the party with Sum of N500,000.00 on a monthly basis and occasional support from some party stakeholders.

On a final note, The State Chairman said, “Elections have come and gone; despite the not-too-good performance of the APC in Anambra State. I call on all of us to willingly donate our skills, resources, time and talent to making a difference in the affairs of this party for the greater interest of all”.

“My utmost desire is still for APC to fly her flag in the Government House, Awka; come to the 2025 governorship election and with that, I will be fulfilled, Ejidike concluded.

Many Stakeholders and Leaders who attended the Meeting included Chief Kodilichukwu Okelekwe (Ubom Nibo) APC Senatorial Candidate for Anambra Central in 2023, Hon Ifeanyi Ibezi, APC House of Representative Candidate for Idemili North and South Federal Constituency, Hon Jideofor Okoye, APC Candidate for Anambra East and West Federal Constituency,

Hon Bright Osemeka, APC Candidate for Onitsha North and South Federal Constituency, Professor Orijiaka, Chief Onyii Uzochukwu (Avenger), Rev Chris Orajekwe, Chief Chibuzor Obiakor (Ikenga Okwulume N’Ogidi), Former APC South East Zonal Youth Leader, Chief Olisaemeka Onyeka (Odu ogidi), Chief Ikechukwu Eyisi, Hon Johnbosco Anaedobe (Uga N’Uga), APC Deputy Governorship candidate for 2021 Election, Barr Emeka Okafor, All the 21 Local Government Chairmen, members of State Working committee, House of Assembly candidates for 2023 Elections, various Leaders and stakeholders drawn across the 21 Local Government areas and Members of APC Media Community.