Chief Chidi Avajah, Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State, has issued a strong disclaimer, distancing himself from a widely circulated press statement that condemned Senator Orji Uzor Kalu’s recent visit to Governor Alex Otti.
The statement in question, titled “Disciplinary Action Awaits Those Involved in Anti-Party Activities ~ Abia APC”, had falsely attributed its authorship and views to Chief Avajah, prompting him to clarify his position publicly.
“I did not author, approve, or authorise the release of the said statement,” Avajah declared. “The publication is spurious, misleading, and does not in any way reflect my views or the official position of the Abia State APC.”
According to Avajah, the leadership of the APC in Abia is, in fact, pleased with Senator Kalu’s visit to Governor Otti. He described the meeting as a strategic political engagement aimed at encouraging the Abia Governor to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027.
“The visit is viewed as a strategic engagement aimed at wooing Governor Otti to support President Tinubu’s re-election — a move considered vital in strengthening the party’s position in the state and in the South East region,” Avajah noted.
He further praised Senator Kalu’s bridge-building efforts across political divides and emphasized that such moves are key to repositioning the APC in Abia State and mobilising support for the party’s national agenda.
“The Abia APC is solidly behind the efforts of Senator Kalu in building bridges across political divides. His outreach is part of a broader mobilisation effort to galvanise support for President Tinubu and the Renewed Hope Agenda,” he said.
Avajah reaffirmed the party’s commitment to political unity, strategic collaboration, and inclusiveness, while condemning any attempts to sow division within party ranks.
“The Abia APC welcomes every sincere effort to broaden its reach and deepen its support base, including bringing back high-profile leaders who once contributed to the growth of the party in the state. We encourage unity, strategic collaboration, and political maturity — not needless internal wrangling or factional provocations.”
He urged the public, party members, and media outlets to disregard the “false statement,” describing it as the handiwork of mischief-makers.
“I caution the public, media houses, and party faithful to disregard the false statement and treat it as the work of mischief-makers seeking to sow division within the party.”
Chief Avajah concluded by calling on APC members in Abia and across Nigeria to stay focused on the overarching goal of delivering good governance and supporting the national leadership of the party.
“Let us remain focused on the bigger goal of delivering good governance through strategic alliances, effective mobilisation, and unwavering support for President Tinubu and the national leadership of our great party,” he said.
