Chukwuma Soludo, governor of Anambra state, has been named
the national leader of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA).
Soludo was appointed national leader during the party’s
national executive committee (NEC) meeting on Friday in Awka, Anambra state
capital.
Charles Aburime, chief press secretary to Soludo, in a
statement shared on Saturday, said the governor was unanimously
elected by the party’s NEC members via a voice vote.
Speaking after receiving the certificate of appointment, Soludo said he feels the “weight” of those who had sacrificed for the survival of the party.
The Anambra governor described APGA as the third-largest
political party in Nigeria, adding that the party must work hard to expand its
scope.
“There was a grand progressive alliance in the First and
Second Republics that included the UPN, RPP, NPP, and others.
“All of the progressives are dispersed throughout this
republic. APGA is a 21-year-old political party that was the first to be
registered with the word “progressives” in its name.
“All progressives
call APGA home. It’s a history with two leaders, and I’m honoured to be the
third.
“I must pay tribute to my predecessors, Late Sir Chukwuemeka
Ojukwu of blessed memory, the first National Leader of APGA, Chief Willie
Obiano, my immediate predecessor as the APGA’s second leader, and here I am.
“I pledge to work every day with all of you, our thronging
members, so that all progressives in Nigeria will know that APGA is their home.
“APGA is the third largest political party in Nigeria and
will grow from strength to strength. When the country is ready, APGA will be
there to provide the true progressivism that Nigeria craves.
“APGA has the
potential to make Nigeria the world’s largest black nation. APGA has the
potential to expand its domain in Nigeria. We have representation in the governorship,
and national assembly.
“We have a responsibility to work very hard to maintain and
expand our pace. This great party has my personal commitment.
“I came to this platform after many thoughtful years, and I
read the party’s constitution and manifesto. It is the first political party to
pledge support for true federalism.
“APGA is still the road map to a better Nigeria. I will
uphold this party’s principles and ethics.”
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