The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ebonyi State has taken a swipe at the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC) following the emergence of parallel leadership from separate state congresses.
The ADC factions produced two different chairpersons, Barr. Silas Onu and Mrs. Jennifer Adibe Nwafor highlighting internal divisions within the party.
Speaking after his faction’s congress in Abakaliki, Onu expressed confidence in ADC’s chances ahead of the 2027 elections, declaring his intention to challenge the ruling party.
“There is serious commotion in the camp of the opposition, we call them opposition because they are the ruling party but behaving as opposition. They are in fear because of the calibre of people assembled to lead ADC in Ebonyi.
“We shall field candidates for all positions, including the Governorship. We will not only contend with them, we shall beat them,” Onu said.
Reacting, APC State Chairman, Stanley Okoro-Emegha, dismissed the claims and urged the opposition to focus on resolving its internal disputes rather than targeting the ruling party.
Speaking through his media aide, Prince Chijioke Agwu, he questioned the legitimacy of ADC’s leadership structure.
“Ebonyi ADC should, first of all, resolve it’s internal crises before talking about 2027 general elections.
“They should tell Ebonyi people, between Adibe Nwafor and Silas Onu who is their authentic State chairman.
“In APC, our Chairman is Chief Stanley Okoro-Emegha; and there is no other person making claims to his position. That is how to know a party that is ready for elections.
“I advise the two factions not to waste their strength talking about the APC and the 2027 elections. They should concentrate their time and strength on resolving their internal crises, both at the State and national levels.
“Ebonyi people are comfortable with Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru and the ruling APC, and they will prove it again with their votes in 2027,” he said.
