2023 Election: Tension in APC as Rivers Ex-Lawmaker Dumps Party, Lays Serious Allegations Against Amaechi
A former lawmaker of the Rivers state House of Assembly has dumped the All Progressives Congress (APC).
PM News reports that Chigbo Eligwe who represented Ahoada West State Constituency announced he is leaving the APC on Monday, July 11.
Source: Twitter
Eligwe admitted that his decision to quit APC was because of total control of the state chapter of the party by Rotimi Amaechi, a former minister of transportation.
The former lawmaker's action follows a gale of resignation which had hit the Rivers state chapter of the APC.
Speaking on leaving the party, Eligwe said that since 2015, he has watched the run as a Fiefdom where one individual has complete control over all decisions regarding party positions, employment opportunities and contracts.
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He said:
"This is definitely not democracy being practiced,”
In his letter of resignation addressed to the Rivers state APC chairman in Ward 10, Ahoada West local governments area of Rivers, Eligwe added that he had joined the party with the hope of creating political power that will meet the needs of his people.
His words:
“Unfortunately, this was not the case and I can no longer standby and watch helplessly. Therefore, due to the above-stated reasons, I hereby wish to resign forthwith, my membership of the All Progressives Congress, (APC)”.
Trouble for APC as PDP makes heavy allegation against ruling party over Kuje prison attack
The attack on the Kuje Custodial Centre and President Muhammadu Buhari had been condemned by the opposition.
The PDP said that the ruling APC should be held responsible for the incessant attack by terrorists across the country recently.
According to the party, the National Assembly should also immediately summon the security chiefs for a thorough investigation.
DCP Abba Kyari in our custody', official reacts to report of escape after terrorist attack on Kuje prison
The reports that the suspended deputy inspector general of police, Abba Kyari had escaped from Kuje prison have been debunked.
A spokesperson for the Nigerian Correctional Service, Umar Abubakar, described the reports as fake and misleading.
Abubakar said Kyari is in the custody of the NCS, and contrary to the reports, the suspended DCP is hale and hearty.
Source: Legit.ng
