By Ovat Abeng
The National Working Committee (NWC), of the All Progressive Grand Alliance APGA, has adopted option A4 for all her aspirants contesting the party’s primary election ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The adoption method was announced by the National Chairman of the party, Barrister Sly Ezeokenwa at a one-day APGA South -East Zonal Stakeholders Meeting, held at the International Convention Center Awka on Saturday, April 18th, 2026.
Ezeokenwa said the method will help deepen sense of belonging, peace, unity, oneness and mutual relationship among party members nationwide.
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He outlined other party’s roadmap to modernization, leveraging the new Nigeria Electoral Act, highlighting the new regime to include; Digital Registration, Direct Primaries and Abolishment of sale of nomination form for intending aspirants.
“The party officially adopted the Option A-4 mode for primaries to ensure maximum visibility and fairness. In a move to ensure quality control, aspirants must now purchase an “Expression of Interest” form and pass a screening before being allowed to purchase a final Nomination Form”.
Ezeokenwa also issued a stern warning to party executives: a new Code of Conduct will strictly regulate neutral behavior.
He noted that any officer wishing to campaign for a specific aspirant must resign their position immediately.
He reiterated the party’s commitment towards a fair, transparent and credible primaries.
In his remark, the Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Charles Soludo, who is also the National Leader of the party, called for an immediate end to the “trade by barter” approach to politics, where the party is used merely as a temporary platform for personal ambition.
He said “APGA became the first party to digitize its register in 2024, ensuring a 21-day submission window as required by law. Every registered member now holds the right to vote or be voted for. The party has officially adopted the Option A-4 mode for primaries to ensure maximum visibility and fairness”, he stated.
“We must build this party to be a proper movement, not a mercenary platform,” Soludo declared. “The era of the ‘gift-ticket’ must now be over. We are rebuilding a party where loyalty matters and where tickets are not for sale.”
To address long-standing growth hurdles, the Governor proposed a return to the “student days” model of political association, where members contribute via dues to maintain good standing. A dedicated committee will be established to design a sustainable funding mechanism, moving the party away from a business-dependent model that Governor Soludo argues has hindered its expansion.
The Governor concluded with a charge to members to commit to the party’s long-term survival, urging aspirants to focus on their chosen elective positions with integrity rather than “holding briefs” or jumping between platforms. With these reforms, APGA aims to transition into a disciplined, sustainable national movement built on the pillars of transparency, equity, and justice, Soludo concluded.
National Vice Chairman (South East) of the party, Rev. Augustine Ehiemere, echoed the sentiment, describing APGA as the “beautiful bride” of Nigerian politics and a core symbol of South-East identity. However, Ehiemere offered a candid assessment, noting that while the party remains stable, its growth has been unfortunately concentrated, necessitating a new strategic direction.
He lamented that APGA need a diplomatic strategy to move beyond Anambra State.
Anambra State Deputy Governor, Dr. Onyekachukwu Ibezim, Senator Attah Achonu, Chief Ebuka Onuokwo, Senator Emmanuel Nwachukwu, Hon Paschal Agbodike, Speaker of the Anambra State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Somtochukwu Udeze, his Deputy, Hon Pius Chukwuma Okoye, aspirants and stakeholders also attended the event.
