The Digest:
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ikwerre Local Government Area (LGA) of Rivers State has vowed to retire former governors Rotimi Amaechi and Celestine Omehia from politics after the 2027 general elections. This bold declaration comes amidst the preparations for the upcoming local government elections.
Key Points:
- The Ikwerre APC declares that Amaechi and Omehia, both from the area, will be politically sidelined after 2027.
- Director-General of the APC Campaign Organization, Obinna Ekem, expressed confidence in sweeping the upcoming local council polls.
- Despite being home to Amaechi and Omehia, the APC maintains a strong influence in Ikwerre.
- Past defeats during Amaechi’s APC leadership were attributed to poor governance; the APC’s future is now brighter with his departure to the ADC.
- APC’s attention is directed towards national figures like Atiku Abubakar and David Mark, leaving local politics to handle Amaechi and Omehia.
- Rivers State APC Chairman, Tony Okocha, calls for a credible and uncontested local government election, emphasizing fairness.
The APC in Ikwerre LGA remains firm in its commitment to reclaim leadership, with plans to dominate the local government elections and prepare for the 2027 general elections, ensuring a decisive win for the party. The APC’s ambitions align with the future of Nigerian politics, aiming for renewal and stability in the face of opposition forces.
Sources: Daily Post
