By Ovat Abeng
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressive Grand Alliance APGA, has called on the leadership of the Red Chamber of the National Assembly (Senate), to declared the seat of Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe (Abia South Senatorial District) vacant for unlawful defection from the party to the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
The NWC commends the Senate under the leadership of Senator Godswill Akpabio and other courageous Senators who stood firm in defence of democracy and constitutional order regarding the unlawful defection of Senator Abaribe from APGA.
They also called on the Senate leadership to invoke relevant provisions of the Constitution and declare his seat vacant, in light of his betrayal of the mandate entrusted to him by the people of Abia South Senatorial District.
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The party’s NWC decision was contained in a Communique signed and made available to Journalists in Awka on Friday by the APGA National Publicity Secretary, Mazi Ejimofor Opara.
Opara said the decision was taken during it meeting held at the Party’s South East Region Secretariat Complex Awka, Anambra State, on Monday, March 16th, 2026.
According to him, at the said meeting, deliberated on critical issues affecting the progress of the party as well as the nation in general, the NWC equally critically reviewed the new Electoral Act, 2026 as it affects the preparations of the party for the forthcoming 2027 General Elections.
“After extensive and exhaustive deliberations on the issues raised, in line with the Agenda of the meeting other following unanimous resolutions were reached:
The NWC commends the leadership of the National Assembly for the prompt passage of the Electoral Act, 2026. NWC equally commends the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR for the granting immediate assent to the bill. NWC notes that the enactment will guarantee certainty in the electoral process and will further strengthen the preparations of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the 2027 General Elections.
NWC further notes and commends the innovative introductions in the new Electoral Act particularly on the mode of primary elections by political parties as well as the Digitization of membership database of political parties. NWC firmly believes that such innovative provisions aligns with global best practices and further strengthens internal party democracy. NWC however tasks the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to ensure that its revised Timetable for 2027 General Elections aligns with the provisions of the Electoral Act, 2026.
NWC notes the challenges posed by the ongoing Electronic Membership Revalidation and Registration Exercise of the party and further assured of the prompt resolution of the challenges. NWC further calls on all members of the party, intending members and indeed on all progressives to take advantage of the window of opportunity provided by the ongoing Electronic Membership Revalidation and Registration Exercise to register as members of the foremost progressive party in Nigeria, APGA.
NWC heartily congratulates the National Leader of APGA and Governor of Anambra State, Prof Charles Chukwuma Soludo, CFR on his swearing-in ceremony for a 2nd term in office as Governor of Anambra State. NWC notes that his developmental strides in Anambra State resulted in the massive victory recorded by the party during the last gubernatorial election in Anambra State. NWC urges Prof Charles Chukwuma Soludo, CFR to continue to devote his strength towards fulfilling his campaign promises to Ndi Anambra in a bid to realizing his ambition of making Anambra a livable and prosperous smart mega city.
In response to disturbing developments in the FCT Chapter, NWC approved the immediate dissolution of the State Working Committee, Local Government Executive Committees and Wards Executive Committees of the FCT chapter. NWC further notes that a Caretaker Committee shall be duly constituted, upon notification to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), in line with the Constitution of APGA.
NWC approved the convening of Stakeholders’ Summits/Conferences across the six Geo-political zones in the country as part of preparations for the 2027 General Elections. NWC therefore tasks National Vice Chairmen of the six Geo-political zones to ensure the successful conduct of the Regional Stakeholders’ Summits/Conferences.
NWC extensively deliberated on the Timetable/Schedule of Activities for the 2026 Primary Elections of APGA as well as the Electoral Guidelines for the 2026 APGA Primaries. Consequently, NWC unanimously approved and ratified the 2026 APGA Electoral Guidelines for APGA Primaries as well as the Timetable/Schedule of Activities for 2026 APGA Primary Election.
NWC notes with grave concern the pervading insecurity across various parts of the country resulting in wanton loss of innocent lives and destruction of property. NWC urges the President to intensify efforts towards ending the scourge of insecurity across the nation.
NWC commended the gallant efforts of combined security agencies particularly the Nigeria Police Force and the Armed Forces in eradicating insecurity across the country particularly in various parts of Northern Nigeria. NWC hails them as the real heroes of Nigeria who have put their lives on the line towards ensuring lasting peace in the country. NWC further prayed for the peaceful repose of the souls of the departed members of the combined security agencies who paid the ultimate price in the fight against the menace of insecurity.
NWC tasks all officers of the party at all levels to continue to observe utmost discipline and uphold decorum in the conduct of their affairs particularly in the build up to the 2026 APGA Primaries. APGA notes that the party will not hesitate to mete out appropriate disciplinary measures on officers who flout the provisions of the party’s constitution or who may engage in unwholesome conduct during the APGA primaries.
