APC Chieftain Warns Rivers Party Chairman Against Attacking Amaechi
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prince Tonye Princewill, has warned the chairman of the warning-to-pdp-governors-supporting-fubara-brace-yourself/” title=”Governor Wike's Fiery Warning to PDP Governors Supporting Fubara: Brace Yourself!”>Rivers State chapter of the party, Igo Aguma, against attacking former Governor Rotimi Amaechi. Princewill stated that such attacks would only lead to further division within the party.
In a statement released on Monday, Princewill urged Aguma to focus on reconciling factions within the party and working towards a united front ahead of future elections. He also called for an end to personal attacks and name-calling among members.
The APC in Rivers State has been plagued by internal conflicts since losing control of the state government in 2015. The crisis deepened following disagreements over primary elections held in 2018.
Lick Your Electoral Wounds in Peace: Okocha Hits Back at Tonye Cole
In response to recent comments made by APC chieftain Tonye Princewill, another member of the party, George Tolofari Okocha, has hit back at former governorship candidate Tonye Cole.
Okocha accused Cole and his supporters of being responsible for divisions within the party and urged them to “lick their electoral wounds in peace.” He also criticized their handling of past elections and called for a more inclusive approach moving forward.
The APC is currently facing significant challenges as it seeks to regain control of Rivers State politics. With multiple factions vying for power within its ranks, it remains unclear how or when these conflicts will be resolved.
APC Chieftain Eze Issues Warning to Rivers Party Chairman: Hands Off Amaechi!
A staunch member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and a former national publicity secretary of the defunct New People’s Democratic Party (nPDP), Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, has given a stern warning to the Rivers State Party Chairman, Hon Igo Aguma, to keep his hands off Rotimi Amaechi.
Rotimi Amaechi is the immediate past governor of Rivers State and currently the Minister of Transportation. He is also a leader of the APC in the state. Chief Eze, in a statement released on Monday, condemned the recent attacks on Amaechi by some members of the APC in the state, particularly the party chairman Hon Aguma.
According to Chief Eze, the attacks on Amaechi are not only baseless but an attempt to undermine his leadership role in the party. He warned the party chairman that if he doesn’t desist from such attacks, he will face the wrath of the party.
In this article, we will examine the reasons behind Chief Eze’s warning to Hon Aguma and the implications of the attacks on Amaechi for the APC in Rivers State. We will also provide insights into the challenges facing the APC in the state and the best way forward.
Why Chief Eze Issued a Warning to Hon Aguma
Chief Eze’s warning to Hon Aguma was in response to the recent attacks on Rotimi Amaechi by some members of the APC in Rivers State, particularly in Ikwerre Local Government Area. Hon Aguma was accused of sponsoring a group known as the Ikwerre Youth Movement (IYM) to attack Amaechi’s leadership of the party.
According to Chief Eze, Hon Aguma’s actions are aimed at undermining Amaechi’s leadership role in the party and sowing the seeds of discord among party members. He warned that if Hon Aguma continues with such attacks, he will face the wrath of the party.
The Implications of the Attacks on Amaechi for the APC in Rivers State
The attacks on Amaechi by some members of the APC in Rivers State have serious implications for the party’s fortunes in the state. Amaechi is a key leader of the party and a strong voice in the state’s politics. Any attempt to undermine his leadership role will have far-reaching consequences for the party.
The APC in Rivers State is already facing serious challenges, including a lack of cohesion among its members, poor performance in the last general election, and a weak organisational structure. The attacks on Amaechi only serve to worsen these challenges and make it more difficult for the party to make any meaningful impact in the state.
The Challenges Facing the APC in Rivers State
The challenges facing the APC in Rivers State are numerous and complex. Perhaps the most significant of these is the lack of cohesion among party members. The party is deeply divided, with different factions and interest groups vying for power and influence within the party.
The lack of a strong organisational structure is another major challenge facing the party. The party has failed to develop a robust grassroots structure that can mobilize support for its candidates and policies. This has made it difficult for the party to win elections at the local government and state levels.
Furthermore, the party’s poor performance in the last general election is another major challenge. The party lost all its seats in the state assembly and failed to win any major elective position in the state.
The Way Forward for the APC in Rivers State
The APC in Rivers State must tackle these challenges head-on if it hopes to make any meaningful impact in the state’s politics. The party must promote unity and cohesion among its members, develop a strong organisational structure that can mobilize support at the grassroots level, and improve its candidate selection process.
The party must also engage in aggressive voter education and mobilization to increase its chances of winning elections. The party must reach out to the electorate and explain its policies and programmes in a simple and compelling manner.
Conclusion
The warning issued by APC Chieftain Eze Chukwuemeka Eze to Rivers State Party Chairman Hon Igo Aguma to keep his hands off Rotimi Amaechi is a reflection of the deep divisions and challenges facing the APC in Rivers State. The party must tackle these challenges head-on if it hopes to make any meaningful impact in the state’s politics.
It is our hope that the party’s leadership in the state will take this warning seriously and work towards promoting unity, strengthening its organisational structure, and improving its performance in elections. Only then can the party hope to regain the trust of the electorate in Rivers State and make any meaningful impact in the state’s politics.All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from MONTAGE AFRICA.
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