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From Okey Sampson, Umuahia
Abia State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has reaffirmed that the suspension of former Minister, Sampson Ogah, remains valid following what the party described as his involvement in anti party activities.
This is just as the party has endorsed Donatus Nwankpa for the position of National Welfare Secretary at the forthcoming national convention of the APC scheduled for March 28, 2027.
Ogah was voted to have said over the weekend during an event organized by the Labour Party (LP) in Isuikwuato, that he and his support the re-election of Governor Alex Otti in 2027.
Addressing journalists on Monday after a meeting involving the party’s State Working Committee and the 17 Local Government Area chairmen, the party’s Legal Adviser, Vigenus Chukwudi Nwankwo, said Ogah had already been suspended at the ward and local government levels since 2022 over alleged anti party activities.
Nwankwo explained that the NWC could not suspend Ogah again, but only reaffirmed the existing disciplinary action against him.
Citing the provisions of Article 22, Section 2, Sub section 2 of the party’s constitution, he maintained that Ogah remains a suspended member of the party.
He added that the party would rely on the existing suspension rather than initiating a fresh disciplinary process.
“A suspended member remains suspended until the suspension is officially lifted. As far as the party is concerned, Dr. Uche Ogah remains under suspension and therefore does not speak for the APC.”
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According to him, the comments attributed to the former minister were capable of undermining the party’s chances in the 2027 governorship election in the state.
The party further expressed concern that such statements by individuals who claim membership of the APC could bring the party into disrepute and weaken its political prospects in Abia.
Meanwhile, the party has endorsed Donatus Nwankpa for the position of National Welfare Secretary at the forthcoming national convention of the APC scheduled for March 28, 2027.
Party leaders said Nwamkpa, who is the present holder of the position at the national Secretariat of the party, has demonstrated commitment and experience within the party structure and expressed confidence in his ability to serve effectively if elected.
In the mean time, the State Secretary of the party, Chief Chidi Avuaja, announced that the party’s zonal convention will hold on March 26, while the national convention is scheduled for March 28, 2026.
Avuaja disclosed that the position of National Welfare Secretary has been zoned to Abia State and that the party leadership in the state has endorsed the incumbent, Hon. Donatus Nwankpa, to retain the position.
He also revealed that two additional positions Ex-Officio and youth leader have been zoned to Abia State.
Avuaja explained that Nwankpa has served in the role for several years following the death of the former National Welfare Secretary, Chief F. N. Nwosu.
The Assistant State Secretary of the party, Comrade Benedict Godson, thanked party leaders for supporting the consensus arrangement that endorsed Nwankpa for the position.
He noted that the State Working Committee unanimously agreed to present Hon. Donatus Nwankpa as the party’s consensus candidate for the office of National Welfare Secretary.
