The Abia State chapter of the All Progressive Congress (APC) has dismissed claims that it plans to endorse any aspirant for the 2027 general elections, stating that it will provide a level playing field for all aspirants.
The party’s position was disclosed when The Whistler contacted the State Publicity Secretary, Uche Aguoru, who was reacting to allegations of endorsement involving Mascot Uzor-Kalu.
Uzor-Kalu, who is seeking to fly the party’s gubernatorial flag, had on Sunday alleged that members of the APC State Working Committee (SWC) and selected stakeholders convened under the guise of a meeting for the re-election campaign of President Bola Tinubu. He, however, insisted that the gathering may have been aimed at endorsing a preferred aspirant.
“I therefore caution the Abia APC SWC to desist from actions that could undermine party unity and credibility. The era of coercion, backdoor arrangements, and political puppetry is over. As elected custodians of the party structure, members of the SWC must remain neutral and refrain from dancing to the tune of any aspirant,” Uzor-Kalu said.
Responding, Aguoru maintained the neutral stance of the SWC, stating that “the alleged endorsement exists only in the imagination of those raising such concerns.”
“Neither the State Working Committee (SWC) nor the enlarged EXCO has endorsed any aspirant at any level. We will ensure that the primary election is conducted in a free, fair, and transparent manner.
“It is not unusual for politicians to raise such concerns as part of the political process, often seeking reassurance about fairness,” he added.
