A former Caretaker Committee Chairman of the All Progressives Congress in Enugu State, Ben Nwoye, has formally declared his intention to contest for the position of Deputy National Chairman (South) of the ruling All Progressives Congress at the party’s forthcoming national convention.
Nwoye made his declaration during a telephone interview on Sunday, where he also unveiled members of his campaign structure and outlined his plans for the party if elected into the position.
According to him, Hon. Timothy Amah has been appointed as the Director-General of his campaign organisation, while directors have already been named across the six geopolitical zones of the country.
“Hon. Timothy Amah will serve as the DG of the campaign team. I have also appointed directors for all the six geopolitical zones, including Directors-General responsible for youth and women mobilisation,” Nwoye said.
He disclosed that his campaign office has already been established in Abuja and is currently operational as he continues consultations with party stakeholders ahead of the convention.
“Our campaign office is already functioning in Abuja. We are ready to serve members of the APC and ensure the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and other candidates of the party,” he stated.
The former state chairman explained that his ambition is driven by a desire to strengthen the party’s political structure across Southern Nigeria and ensure stronger electoral performance in future elections.
“We will deploy our political network to mobilise the entire Southern region in support of the APC,” he said.
Nwoye also appealed to party leaders and stakeholders across the country to rally behind his bid and work together to build a stronger and more united party ahead of future electoral contests.
“I am calling on governors, members of the National Assembly, and all members of our party to join hands so we can build a formidable team capable of decisively defeating the opposition in the South,” he added.
He further disclosed that he and members of his campaign team would soon obtain the party’s nomination forms to formally enter the race.
“We will be picking up our nomination forms soon. I am confident of the support of my state, and I also seek the backing of APC members nationwide,” he said.
Speaking on his experience within the party, Nwoye noted that his years of service in different leadership positions have equipped him for the national assignment.
“We have the experience and exposure, having served as state chairman of the party and also as Secretary of the Forum of APC State Chairmen for eight years,” he explained.
He also referenced his recent role as caretaker committee chairman in Enugu State, noting that it helped stabilise the party and ensured a smooth internal process leading to the state congress.
“I returned to serve as caretaker committee chairman where we reunited the party and conducted the most peaceful state congress. I believe the time has come to step up and serve the party at a higher level,” Nwoye said.
The All Progressives Congress is expected to hold its national convention later this year, where new members of the party’s National Working Committee will be elected.
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