Dr. Nwoye (with microphone) delivering his valedictory speech
Former Chairman, Caretaker Committee Enugu state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Ben Nwoye, says the party is committed to the re-election of both President Bola Tinubu, and Enugu state Governor Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, respectively for a second term in office in 2027.
Dr. Nwoye, a US-trained lawyer, spoke on Tuesday in Enugu during the state Congress of APC which elected substantive officers of the State Working Committee (SWC) of the party, with Dr. Martin Chukwunwike as chairman.
SummitNews recalls that Nwoye was appointed Chairman, Enugu state APC Caretaker Committee, following the defection last October of Gov. Mbah, his entire cabinet, and majority of the lawmakers from the ailing Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) to the APC.
Said Nwoye: “When the Caretaker Committee was constituted, the task before us was clear but demanding: reconcile differences, rebuild trust, harmonise interests, and reposition our party for victory. There were splinter groups. There were grievances. There were tendencies pulling in different directions. But we understood that the survival and growth of the APC in Enugu State required sacrifice, patience, and inclusive leadership. Today, I can proudly say that we are handing over a united APC.
“All the splinter groups within the party have been united to one big indivisible broom. Those who joined us from the PDP were not treated as outsiders; they were integrated and given their rightful positions. We chose inclusion over exclusion, dialogue over division, and unity over personal ambition.”.
He thanked Gov. Mbah for providing the direction, support, leadership that made it possible for the reconciliation and rebuilding process to succeed.
Furthermore, he commended the Enugu State Commissioner for Science and Innovation, Prince Lawrence Ezeh, for donating some vehicles to the committee to facilitate the successful completion of its assignment.
“Your benevolence and commitment to the growth of our party cannot and will not be forgotten by the APC family in Enugu State,” he assured.
Dr. Nwoye also thanked the 17 Local Government Chairmen in the state for throwing their weight behind the party’s membership e-registration exercise in Enugu, saying the exercise recorded “tremendous success because of your unwavering support.”
According to Nwoye, the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Barr. Victor Udeh, and the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, rendered “invaluable support throughout our short but eventful tenure. Your cooperation and assistance strengthened our resolve and made our task easier.
”To all members of the APC in Enugu State, I say congratulations. Today, we stand on a united and progressive platform — a platform that is poised to sweep all elections in this state. A platform that will ensure the re-election of our President, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu; our dear Governor, Barr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah; and secure victory in all other elective positions across the state.
“As I bow out today as Chairman of the Caretaker Committee, I must specially thank the members of the committee who worked tirelessly with me. Your commitment, passion and dedication to the growth of our great party will continue to speak for you long after today.
“To those who will be elected into office today, I say congratulations in advance. The responsibility before you is great, but so is the opportunity. With our dynamic governor providing leadership and direction, I am confident that you will raise the flag of the APC even higher in Enugu State.”
