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From Jude Chinedu, Enugu
Mr. Ben Nwoye has formally declared his intention to contest for the position of Deputy National Chairman (South) at the forthcoming All Progressives Congress (APC) national convention.
The immediate past Caretaker Committee Chairman of the party in Enugu State, made the declaration during a telephone interview yesterday, where he also unveiled key members of his campaign structure and outlined his plans to strengthen the party across the southern part of the country.
According to him, Timothy Amah has been appointed as director-general of his campaign organisation, with other campaign coordinators already designated across the six geopolitical zones.
The APC is expected to hold its national convention later this month.
He disclosed that his campaign office had already been opened in Abuja and is fully operational as consultations continue ahead of the convention.
“Our campaign office is up and running in Abuja. We’re going to serve the good people of APC and ensure the re-election of President Bola Tinubu and other APC candidates,” he stated.
The former state party chairman said his ambition was driven by a commitment to strengthen the APC’s political structure in Southern Nigeria and deliver electoral victories for the ruling party.
“We’ll use our network to mobilise the entire Southern Nigeria,” he said.
He also appealed to party leaders and stakeholders across the country to support his bid, noting that unity within the party would be key to defeating the opposition parties in future elections.
“I’m calling for the support of all the governors, members of the National Assembly and every member of the party to come together so that we can form a formidable team that will root out the opposition in the South decisively,” he said.
He further revealed that he and his team would soon obtain the party’s nomination forms to formally commence the race.
“We’ll be picking up our forms soon. I’m confident that I have the support of my state and I’m also calling for the support of all members of the APC nationwide,” he added.
Speaking about his experience within the party, he said his years of service at various levels of leadership had prepared him for the national role.
“We have the experience and exposure, having served as chairman of the party and as secretary of the Forum of APC State Chairmen for eight years,” he said.
He also recalled his recent assignment as caretaker committee chairman in Enugu State, which he said helped restore unity within the party and ensured a smooth internal process.
“I came back to serve again as caretaker committee chairman where we united the party and conducted the most peaceful state congress. I believe it’s time to move to a higher stage to serve my party,” Nwoye said.
