Hon. John Ogbodo, Executive Chairman of Nkanu West Local Government Area of Enugu State, has congratulated Ben Nwoye on his emergence as Deputy National Chairman (South) of the All Progressives Congress, describing it as a well-deserved recognition of his leadership and commitment to party growth.
In a statement issued shortly after the announcement, Ogbodo commended Nwoye’s political consistency and grassroots mobilization capacity, noting that his elevation would strengthen the party’s structure across the southern region.
DAILY GAZETTE reports that Nwoye, a former Chairman and Caretaker Committee Chairman of the APC in Enugu State, emerged at the party’s elective convention through a widely accepted consensus arrangement.
He succeeds Emma Eneukwu, who has been part of the party’s national leadership for 13 years.
Ogbodo also hailed the role of Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, for fostering a political environment that encourages excellence and competitiveness among leaders from the state.
According to him, Nwoye’s emergence reflects the growing relevance of Enugu politicians on the national stage, adding that it would inspire greater participation and unity within the party.
He expressed confidence that Nwoye would bring his wealth of experience to bear in his new role, urging party members to rally behind him to consolidate the APC’s presence and performance in the South.
Ogbodo further reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting progressive ideals and strengthening the party’s base at the grassroots level.
