I Refuse To Be A Political Prisoner – Former APC Chairman Resigns

I Refuse To Be A Political Prisoner – Former APC Chairman Resigns

Ben Nwoye, the former Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Enugu State, has officially announced his resignation from the party, citing significant internal conflicts and a breakdown of leadership as his reasons for leaving. Nwoye, who previously served as a Federal Commissioner at the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) representing the South East, made this announcement during a press conference held at De Sheriff Hotel in Enugu.

Nwoye, a key figure in the establishment of the APC, expressed his disappointment regarding the party’s declining unity and cohesion. He referenced the party’s symbol—the broom—calling it “loosened and permanently scattered.”

He criticized the APC leadership in the South East for prioritizing “vindictive politics” over efforts to promote growth and inclusivity within the party. According to Nwoye, the regional leadership has been more focused on silencing dissenting voices and political opponents rather than expanding the party’s influence….READ MORE….

He also shed light on the ongoing factional disputes within the APC in Enugu, noting that two rival factions are vying for control, one supported by a judicial ruling and the other acting in defiance of it. Nwoye accused the national leadership of ignoring the crisis and failing to respond to calls for reconciliation from party elders, stating that loyal members who opposed the central leadership were treated as “prisoners of political war.”

Following extensive consultations with his grassroots supporters, Nwoye concluded that it was time to part ways with the party, asserting, “I refuse to be a political prisoner.”

Moreover, Nwoye expanded his criticism to include the marginalization of other prominent APC members in the South East, such as former Minister of Labour Senator Chris Ngige from Anambra and Dr. Ikechi Emenike from Abia. He claimed that despite their significant contributions to building the party, these individuals have been overlooked.

Nwoye’s resignation represents a considerable blow to the APC in Enugu and raises new concerns regarding the party’s stability and internal democratic processes within the South East region