.. As Oye-led NWC marks 6 years in office
Obiora Ifoh, Abuja
The All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA has called on the Muhammadu Buhari-led government to stop the use of brute force to suppress opposition voices in Nigeria.
The party has however proposed
that dialogue and resort to justice and fairness are the best ways to achieve peace in any nation.
The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Barr. Tex Okechukwu in a statement on Sunday said the current leadership of APGA, under Ozonkpu Victor Ike Oye is marking it’s six years in office and therefore recounting several successes of the party within the period.
“It has been six years of ups and downs. Despite the obvious challenges we confronted we were able to keep our heads above water.
We also recorded impressive results within the period under review.
Some of these results included winning of elective positions in Bayelsa, Taraba, Benue, Kaduna, Niger, Abia, Imo, Anambra States and the FCT.
“The biggest of these victories was the retention of the governorship seat in Anambra State in 2017 with 21/21.
“The party also acquired a brand new national office sitting on 4000 Square metres of land in Abuja, while the construction of a new edifice in Awka to serve as the headquarters of the party in Anambra State – the birthplace of the party – is going on well. It is our vision to use the Anambra model to replicate it in the other states of the federation.
“Because of the mood of the nation, especially the heightened insecurity in the Southeast of Nigeria, we have suspended all celebrations to commemorate the day. In its place, we have opted for prayers and extension of charity to the poor and needy.
“Our nation is passing through its toughest times since its evolution as a sovereign nation. This, therefore, calls for introspection and serious prayers by all Nigerians.
“We call on the federal government to take the bull by the horns and restore normalcy across the country.
Government must do everything humanly possible to reignite the confidence of the people by doing away with any acts capable of causing socio-political dislocations all over the nation.
“The use of brute force to suppress opposition voices should be replaced with dialogue and resort to justice and fairness.
“We urge millions of our supporters to stand firmly behind the leadership of APGA as we explore ways and means to make the party stronger and more acceptable to the people.
“The forthcoming Anambra State Governorship elected scheduled for November 6 this year is going to be a test for our tenacity and inseparability as a united people.
“We thank in a special way the governor of Anambra State, Chief Dr. Willie Obiano who doubles as the National Leader and BOT chairman for his unflinching support for the growth of the party.
“Our thanks also go to all the members of the National Executive Committee (NEC) and National Working Committee (NWC), and numerous critical stakeholders for their unwavering support all these year
