Anyim Takes Charge As South-East APC Elders Forum Leader

Former Senate President and former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Anyim Pius Anyim, has been appointed as the new leader of the South-East Elders Forum of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

According to Ireporter Online, his emergence followed a strategic meeting of party elders convened at his residence in Ebonyi State, where members deliberated extensively on the future direction of the party in the region. The leadership position became vacant after the passing of Ogbonnaya Onu, former governor of old Abia State, who led the forum until his demise.

Speaking after the meeting, the South-East Elders Forum, under the coordination of Senator Emma Anosike, disclosed that members unanimously endorsed Anyim after what was described as broad consultations and careful consideration of credible figures within the zone. The forum noted that after reviewing potential party standard bearers, it resolved that Anyim was best suited to assume the leadership role.

The elders explained that his extensive record in public service, alongside his socio-economic and political contributions to the South-East, played a critical role in their decision. They described him as a seasoned and level-headed statesman with the capacity to reposition the region politically and strengthen party structures ahead of the next electoral cycle.

The forum further expressed strong confidence in Anyim’s leadership, stating that he possesses the experience and strategic insight required to mobilise support across the zone in favour of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s second-term bid. Reaffirming its loyalty to the President, the group declared that his re-election remains a certainty and assured that efforts have commenced to reorganise and consolidate party structures across the South-East to guarantee victory in the forthcoming general elections.