BREAKING: APC NWC Excludes Rivers State APC from Congresses
The All Progressives Congress (APC) National Working Committee (NWC) has announced that Rivers State APC has been excluded from participating in the scheduled state congresses. This decision is due to the subsisting tenure of the current executive committee led by Rivers APC Chairman, Tony Okocha, who's loyal to former Governor Wike. ¹
A Rivers State High Court had earlier nullified the APC congresses in the state, citing that the congress that produced Chief Tony Okocha was held in violation of a court order. The court also reinstated the Emeka Beke-led executive as the authentic executive of the party in the state. ² ³
The APC NWC's decision to exclude Rivers State APC from the congresses is seen as a huge blow to Governor Fubara's administration. The move is likely to escalate tensions within the party and could lead to further conflicts.
Tony Okocha, the Rivers APC Chairman, has vowed to appeal the court's decision, claiming that the judiciary has been manipulated by Governor Fubara. He insists that his team is still the legally recognized APC leadership in Rivers State. ⁴
The development has sparked reactions from various stakeholders, with some calling for calm and others predicting a tumultuous period for the APC in Rivers State. The situation remains fluid, and further updates are expected.
Follow-up questions:
- What are the implications of the APC NWC's decision for Governor Fubara's administration?
- How will the exclusion of Rivers State APC from the congresses affect the party's internal dynamics?
- What are the chances of Tony Okocha's appeal succeeding?