The wards congresses of All Progressives Congress (APC) held today across Enugu state was marred with controversy.
News Expressgathered that crisis begun brewingon Fridayevening during a stakeholders’ meeting convened by the National Chairman of the party South-East zone, Mr Emma Eneukwu
A source at the well-attended meeting told our correspondenton Saturdaymorning that Eneukwu preached for peace among the various stakeholders for a peaceful congress.
However, trouble started when some stakeholders demanded that the congress panel from Abuja should come and address them at a hotel, a demand turned down by Eneukwu.
It was further gathered that some members of the party have also accused Eneukwu of hijacking materials meant for the congresses.
A member of the party, who identified himself as Agu from Nsukka claimed that “is bent on sabotaging the popular will of the party. As of the time of filling this report, the congress has commenced in several wards of the state.
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