The immediate past Caretaker Committee Chairman of the All Progressives Congress in Enugu State, Ben Nwoye, has formally declared his intention to contest for the position of Deputy National Chairman (South) of the ruling party at the forthcoming national convention.
Nwoye announced his ambition during a telephone interview on Sunday, where he also unveiled key members of his campaign structure and outlined his plans for the party if elected.
According to him, Hon. Timothy Amah has been appointed as the Director-General of his campaign organisation, while directors have already been designated across the six geopolitical zones of the country.
“Hon. Timothy Amah will serve as the DG of the campaign team. I’ve also appointed directors for all the six geopolitical zones as well as Directors-General for youth and women mobilisation,” Nwoye said.
He added that his campaign office has already been established in Abuja and is fully operational as consultations continue ahead of the party’s national convention.
“Our campaign office is up and running in Abuja. We’re going to serve the good people of APC and ensure the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and other APC candidates,” he stated.
The former state party chairman said his ambition is driven by a commitment to strengthen the APC’s political structure across Southern Nigeria and deliver electoral victories for the party.
“We’ll use our network to mobilise the entire Southern Nigeria,” he said.
Nwoye also called on party leaders and stakeholders across the country to support his candidacy and work together to strengthen the APC ahead of future elections.
“I’m calling for the support of all the governors, members of the National Assembly and every member of the party to come together so that we can form a formidable team that will rout the opposition in the South decisively,” he said.
He further revealed that he and his team would soon obtain the party’s nomination forms to formally begin the race.
“We’ll be picking up our forms soon. I’m confident that I have the support of my state, and I’m also calling for the support of all members of the APC nationwide,” Nwoye added.
Highlighting his experience within the party, the APC chieftain said his years of service at different levels of leadership had prepared him for the national role.
“We have the experience and exposure, having served as chairman of the party and as Secretary of the Forum of APC State Chairmen for eight years,” he said.
He also recalled his recent role as caretaker committee chairman in Enugu State, which he said helped stabilise the party and ensured peaceful internal processes.
“I came back to serve again as caretaker committee chairman where we united the party and conducted the most peaceful state congress. I believe it’s time to move to a higher stage to serve my party,” Nwoye said.
The APC is expected to hold its national convention later this year, where party leaders will elect new members of the National Working Committee.
