By John Ogunsemore

The Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State, Chief Chidi Avajah, has disowned a statement credited to him which threatened Senator for Abia North, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu with disciplinary action over his recent visit to Governor Alex Otti.

In a Friday statement he personally signed, Avajah said the press statement circulating in the media titled “Disciplinary Action Awaits Those Involved in Anti-Party Activities ~ Abia APC” falsely attributed its authorship and content to him.

Avajah categorically stated that he did not author, approve, or authorise the release of the said statement, noting that the publication is spurious, misleading, and does not in any way reflect his views or the official position of the Abia State APC.

He said, “Contrary to the content of the purported statement, the leadership of the APC in Abia is very pleased with the recent visit of Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, former Governor of Abia State and the current Senator representing Abia North, to Governor Alex Otti.

“The visit is viewed as a strategic engagement aimed at wooing Governor Otti to support President Tinubu’s re-election — a move considered vital in strengthening the party’s position in the state and in the South East region.”

Avajah reiterated that the Abia APC is solidly behind the efforts of Senator Kalu in building bridges across political divides.

He added that the senator’s outreach to key stakeholders, including opposition figures, is part of mobilisation effort to reposition the APC in Abia State and galvanise support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Renewed Hope Agenda.

“The Abia APC welcomes every sincere effort to broaden its reach and deepen its support base, including bringing back high-profile leaders who once contributed to the growth of the party in the state.

“The party encourages unity, strategic collaboration, and political maturity, not needless internal wrangling or factional provocations,” the statement reads in part.

Avajah cautioned the public, media houses, and party faithful to disregard the false statement and treat it as the work of mischief-makers seeking to sow division within the party.

He urged members of the APC in Abia and across Nigeria to remain focused on the bigger goal of delivering good governance through strategic alliances, effective mobilisation, and support for President Tinubu and the national leadership of the APC.