By CHARLES IWUOHA

The Ebonyi State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Tuesday successfully conducted its State Congress, electing new leadership to pilot the affairs of the party for the next four years.

The congress, held at the Pa Ngele Oruta Township Stadium, Abakaliki witnessed a large turnout of party faithful, stakeholders and government officials, marking what many described as a peaceful and rancour-free exercise.

Speaking at the event, Governor Francis Nwifuru attributed the success of the congress to the peaceful disposition and leadership of Nigeria’s President and National Leader of the APC, Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

“I thank our father, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for making this tremendous sacrifice,” the Governor said, noting that the President’s leadership ensured the exercise was not marred by rage, rancour, or political resentment.

According to him, “It is through him we are enjoying peace and stability today. Without him, this event would not have been possible.”

Governor Nwifuru further explained that party stakeholders in the state unanimously adopted consensus candidates as a strategy to eliminate internal disputes and strengthen party unity.

“I commend the leaders of the party for accepting our decision to go by consensus candidates. They have made sacrifices, and God will give them what is greater than party executive positions,” he stated.

Reacting, the Ebonyi APC Chairman re-elect, Stanley Okoro Emegha, appreciated party stakeholders and supporters for rallying round his executive that prompted their peaceful reelection and assured of continuous service to the party for the development of the state through the ongoing administration in the state.

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