Dr. Ben Nwoye (standing) while addressing the stakeholders’ meeting
By Tony Adibe
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the dissolution of all its local government and ward executive committees in Enugu State.
NewsBits learnt that the development was not a punishment in any way, rather, part of strategic efforts aimed at strengthening and repositioning the party for future political contests. The new Chairman of the State Caretaker Committee of the party, Dr. Ben Nwoye, announced this on Sunday during a stakeholders’ meeting for the Enugu West Senatorial District, held in Enugu.
NewsBits gathered that the meeting was attended by party chieftains, local government coordinators, ward leaders, and other stakeholders from within the Enugu West Senatorial District.
According to Nwoye, the decision to dissolve the local governments and ward excos of the party followed a directive from the party’s National Working Committee (NWC), which, he said, was taken after extensive consultations with critical party stakeholders at both the national and state levels.
He explained that the objective of the dissolution was to create room for a “more inclusive and vibrant leadership structure that would reinvigorate the party’s presence at the grassroots.”
Nwoye, however, bemoaned the fact that the APC in Enugu had, in recent years, “struggled with internal divisions, factionalism, and leadership disputes that weakened its political standing.”
He said that the new development would enable the party to begin “afresh with a unified front” ahead of future elections.
He said: “This dissolution is not a punishment; rather, it is a strategic move to rebuild the APC in Enugu State from the ground up. We want a party structure that truly represents the interests of our members, one that will be inclusive, transparent, and accountable.”
Nwoye said that a reconstitution process would soon commence, during which “credible, dedicated, and grassroots-oriented members” would be selected to fill leadership positions at both the ward and local government levels.
He, however, assured that the process would be transparent and provide equal opportunity for all members willing to serve.
Nwoye also pleaded with party faithful to remain united and to see the restructuring as a positive step toward restoring the APC’s influence in Enugu politics. He warned against “divisive tendencies and internal sabotage,” urging members to put the “party’s interest above personal ambitions.”
He said, “Unity is the foundation for success in any political organization. We must come together as one family if we are to make meaningful progress. The APC remains a strong platform for change, and with this new restructuring, we are confident that Enugu will soon become a stronghold of the party,” he noted.
Some stakeholders at the meeting applauded the caretaker committee’s decision, describing it as timely and courageous, NewsBits was informed.
They emphasized that the move would help to address long-standing issues of neglect, marginalization, and poor coordination that had previously hindered the party’s growth in the state.
Others expressed optimism that the reorganization would create an opportunity for fresh leadership and new ideas capable of driving the APC to victory in subsequent elections.
NewsBits learnt that the meeting adjourned with a renewed commitment from party members to work together in rebuilding the APC’s structures and expanding its reach across Enugu State, especially in preparation for the 2027 general polls.
