ABUJA– APC Promoter Assembly, South East Zone has thrown their weight behind Sen. Dr. George Akume as their preferred candidate for All Progressive Congress, APC Chairmanship position in the convention billed to take place on Saturday, March 26, 2022.
The group in a press conference today, March 21 called on APC members to close rank and support Senator Akume to reposition the party towards a resounding victory in 2023 general election.
Akweke Francis Okoye, the National Coordinator of APC Promoters Assembly, South East Zone made this call while addressing newsmen during their press conference today at No 38 Lingu Crescent Wuse II, Abuja.
“There is no doubt that our party, the APC is in dire need of a game changer who will be firm, decisive, and resolute in pursuit of peace, unity, re-organisation and repositioning of the party as the build up to 2023 elections gather momentum.”
“APC needs a man who will be so aggressive to mobilize party members and galvanize supports in order for us to continue to be on the winning path. Sen. George Akume fits into this shoe adequately.” Said Akwekwe Francis.
“As our party, The All Progressive Congress (APC), goes to the poll on March 26, 2022, to elect new leaders, it has become imperative for party delegates to properly assess the credentials and capacity of all those vying for various positions, particularly that of the National Chairman.
“Our party needs a bridge builder with the requisite competence, character, experience , expertise, and national spread, to be able to galvanize party members across board and repose the confidence of Nigerians to keep believing in the party.
“Senator Akume is a detribalised Nigerian, an urbane figure, a cosmopolitan personality and a pan Nigerian. As a two time Governor of Benue state, he delivered. As a senator, he delivered and a Minister, he is equally delivering on the ministry’s mandate, supporting the President’s vision for a new Nigeria.”
Akweke Francis Okoye also pointed out the role Senator Akume played as the Chairman of Northern Governors Forum in stabilizing the country by leading his colleagues to oppose the infamous third term bid of a former Nigeria President. And noted that such doggedness, patriotism and bravery are needed to pilot the affairs of the party.
‘Senator Akume is a team player, a selfless Nigerian whose humility is infectious and has contributed immensely towards the growth of the party in not only Benue state, and North Central but Nigeria at large. There is no doubts, the party would grow in leaps and bounds if he is elected as the new National Chairman of APC.”
“Conclusively, we in the APC Promoters Assembly, South East Zone urge party delegates to support and vote in Sen. Dr. George Akume, as the new National Chairman of APC, as that would be the best thing to happen to our great party, come March 26, 2022.”
