By Nkama Chioma
On Friday the 5th of April,2024, delegates of the national leadership of All progressive Grand Alliance, APGA, ably led by the party’s national woman leader Barr.Liz Nwokocha paid a visit to Prof Vitalis Orikeze Ajumbe at his residence.
Barr.Nwokocha while speaking on the essence of the visit stated that it’s solely to rekindle the interest of APGA in the minds of Imolites through reaching out to prominent citizens of the state whom they believe can turn things around for the party through their wealth of knowledge and experience
Continuing, she mentioned that APGA is a party which is well spoken of and so necessary they uphold the vision of the party which Ojukwu the founding father has always wanted.
The Imo State Party Chairman, Hon. John Iwuala lending his voice stated ,that bad leadership killed the party but they have brainstormed and come up with ideas that would revive the Party
Iwuala mentioned, that he is optimistic that their visit would yield good result as Ajumbe is a heavy weight in the state with positive ideas good enough to promote success.
Prof .Ajumbe a two time commissioner of the state reacting to the above ,made it known to the delegates, that the essence of their meeting is good and a welcomed one as APGA is not just a political party but rather a movement set up by God and for that reason, promised helping them in achieving their wish
Continuing, he advised that leadership of APGA should expand beyond Anambra state, ensure leadership positions should be evenly spread as well as drastically play down on money politics .
Reacting to his above assertion the National woman leader refuted the claim made by Ajumbe as she clearly mentioned, that Imo has four national officers serving in different capacities with Barr.Liz Nwokocha as the National woman leader, Mazi Ejimofor Opara as Publicity Secretary ,Barr.Ifeanyi Mbaeri, Organizing Secretary and Hon.Okechukwu Emereonye as deputy national empowerment and disability leader
Futhering, she also hinted that three Imo products are members of the BoT in the persons of Barr.Steve Nwoga, Bar Anthony Chyma and Pastor (Mrs) Betty Uzoma
In conclusion, Nwokocha graciously thanked Ajumbe for receiving, granting them audience and promising to work in synergy with them towards ensuring that APGA’s lost glory is restored.