Acting chairman of Delta state chapter of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Chief Francis Obigbor, has condemned the action of Chief Paulinus Akpeki, who is reportedly parading himself as state acting chairman of the party.
In a statement made available to journalists in Asaba, Chief Obigbor described as usurpation of power for Akpeki to receive reports from the Olorogun O’Tega Emerhor-led reconciliation committee on behalf of the state working committee.
He said Akpeki has no authority to receive any report or present same before the national chairman, saying his actions are a clear usurpation of power and an attempt to cause confusion in the party.
He called on the national chairman and the National Working Committee (NWC) to discountenance “this report and any actions taken by Chief Akpeki,” adding that as acting state chairman of the party, he is waiting for the report of the Emerhor committee which he presented before the state working committee.
The Full Statement is Reproduced Below
Press Statement
The attention of the Delta State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been drawn to an unauthorized presentation by Chief Paulinus Akpeki, the Vice Chairman, Delta Central Senatorial District, who purportedly received a report from the Olorogun O’Tega Emerhor-led reconciliation committee on behalf of the State Working Committee of the Party.
We categorically state that Chief Akpeki has no authority to receive any report or present same before the National Chairman. His actions are a clear usurpation of power and a deliberate attempt to cause confusion within the party.
We urge the National Chairman and the National Working Committee (NWC) to discountenance this report and any actions taken by Chief Akpeki.
To all our party faithful and stakeholders, we urge you to remain calm and not be distracted by this unauthorized action.
As the Acting Chairman of the Delta State APC, I continue to await the O’tega Emerhor committee’s report. Once received, I intend to present it before the State Working Committee, State Caucus, and State Executive Committee for rigorous debate and further action, if necessary.
I will continue to act as Chairman until Elder Omeni Sobotie returns and physically attends to preside over a meeting called to and held at the State Secretariat, Asaba.
Signed:
Chief Francis Obigbor, Esq.
Acting Chairman, Delta State APC
