Uduaghan’s Former Chief Of Staff Rejected As Delta APC Chairman

A move to foist Chief Paulinus Akpeki as the acting chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC in Delta State has been rejected by all eight chairmen of the party in Delta Central.

Akpeki who is vice-chairman of the APC representing Delta Central was a once powerful political force in Delta State who came to prominence in the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP serving as chief of staff to Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan. He eventually defected to the APC after Uduaghan lost the war to stop the emergence of Senator Ifeanyi Okowa as his successor.

GWG.ng reports that while Uduaghan subsequently retraced his steps back to the PDP, Akpeki remained in the APC rising to become the state vice-chariman of the opposition party in the state.

Following the vacancy in the position of state chairman, some elements in the State Working Party, SWC affirming Akpeki as state chairman in place of the former chairman who is from Delta Central.

The position is, however, against the party’s constitution which stipulates that in the face of a vacancy that the deputy chairman of the party should step in as acting chairman according to Article 14.2 of the APC Constitution.

The Delta Chairmen warned that there  actions of the State Working Committee (SWC) in bypassing the deputy chairman not only undermine the party’s constitutional framework but also risk creating further divisions. “Such actions reflect a disturbing trend of political recklessness that prioritizes personal ambitions over collective interests,” the chairmen stated, emphasizing the need to foster unity within the party.

The statement read: “The recent appointment of Chief Paulinus Akpeki as acting state chairman of the APC in Delta State is a blatant violation of the party’s constitution. This development may lead to additional upheaval inside the party if nothing is done to stop the pranks and shenanigans.

“We emphasize that this alignment is crucial for ensuring stability and social justice within the party. This collective stance reflects our commitment to upholding democratic principles and fostering an equitable political environment.

“According to Article 14.2, in the absence of the chairman, it is the deputy chairman who is meant to assume this role, not a senatorial vice chairman. This disregard for established protocols undermines the integrity of the party and threatens its unity.

“By bypassing the Deputy State Chairman, the State Working Committee (SWC) has set a dangerous precedent that could lead to further chaos within the party. Such actions reflect a disturbing trend of political recklessness that prioritizes personal ambitions over collective interests, eroding trust among party members.

“The SWC’s decision not only contravenes the APC Constitution but also raises questions about the motives behind this manoeuvre. It appears to serve hidden agendas rather than uphold democratic principles and accountability within the party.

“We urge the SWC to rescind this appointment immediately and adhere to the constitutional framework they pledged to uphold. The future of our party hinges on leadership that respects due process and fosters unity rather than division.”

GWG.ng reports that the crisis involving Akpeki’s emergence as chairman of the party resonates around the dynamics of control of the party ahead of 2027.

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