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From Jude Chinedu, Enugu
The Enugu State chapter of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has unanimously passed a vote of confidence in the Dr Johnpaul Anih-led State Working Committee (SWC), reaffirming its support for the current leadership and warning individuals allegedly plotting to destabilise the party to desist.
The resolution was reached at the weekend during an expanded meeting of the State Working Committee, party stakeholders, candidates and members, who commended the state executive for its leadership, commitment, and efforts to reposition the NDC in Enugu State.
Addressing journalists after the meeting, the Chairman of the party in Isi-Uzo Local Government Area, Jonathan Ogbu, said the current state leadership had transformed the fortunes of the NDC in Enugu.
“This is the only leadership of the party that emerged through a valid congress monitored by INEC. Any attempt by politicians from Enugu who are spending dollars in Abuja to destabilise the party will be firmly resisted,” he said.
Ogbu added that the Dr Johnpaul Anih-led executive had revived the party and made it more attractive through grassroots mobilisation and purposeful programmes.
“Without the current leadership, nobody would be hearing about the NDC in Enugu State today. The Dr Johnpaul Anih-led executive has given the party life and made it attractive through its programmes and grassroots mobilisation,” he said.
Also speaking, the party chairmen in Igbo-Eze North and Aninri Local Government Areas, Kingsley Ape and Hon. Stephen Ajah, respectively, said the achievements of the present leadership had positioned the party to participate effectively in the forthcoming local government elections.
They said without the Dr Johnpaul Anih-led executive, the NDC would not have made it onto the ballot for the forthcoming local government chairmanship and council elections in Enugu State.
The party leaders declared their unwavering support for Dr Anih and his executive, insisting that the State Working Committee enjoys overwhelming confidence and backing from the party’s grassroots structure across the 17 local government areas of the state.
They warned that any attempt to tamper with the existing leadership could trigger a mass exodus of members from the party in Enugu State.
The stakeholders also cautioned individuals allegedly fomenting crisis within the party, urging them to refrain from actions capable of undermining the unity, stability, and progress of the NDC.
They said any attempt to create parallel party structures or sow discord among members would be firmly resisted in the interest of preserving the party’s cohesion ahead of future political engagements.
They equally expressed concern over what they described as the actions of the party’s national leadership, alleging that recent developments could further deepen internal disagreements if not handled with fairness and respect for due process.
The stakeholders urged the national leadership to refrain from actions capable of escalating tensions within the party, stressing that internal disputes should be resolved in line with the party’s constitution and democratic principles.
Reaffirming their loyalty to the NDC, they called on members across the state to remain united, focused, and committed to building a stronger political platform.
They also pledged their continued support for the Dr Johnpaul Anih-led State Working Committee, maintaining that the Enugu chapter would continue to protect the integrity of the party while working tirelessly to advance its political objectives in the state.
