Some prominent politicians and business moguls in Ebonyi State have resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA).
NewsWatch Nigeria reports that the resignations came less than a week after a consultative stakeholders’ meeting convened by Governor Francis Nwifuru produced aspirants to contest National Assembly and House of Assembly elections on APC tickets under a consensus arrangement.
Those who resigned from the APC after the emergence of the consensus candidates include a popular business mogul, Chief Christian Asaga Nwali; another businessman, Chief Chibuike Orogwu; and Emmanuel Ofoke, among others.
In separate resignation letters, the affected APC members cited personal reasons for leaving the party.
In a letter dated May 1, 2026, and addressed to the APC ward chairman in Ikwo Local Government Area, Nwali said his resignation followed careful reflection on developments within the party.
Orogwu, in his own letter dated March 12, 2026, asked that his name be removed from the APC register. He also expressed appreciation for the opportunity to serve within the party.
APGA Governorship Candidate Resigns
Meanwhile, the 2023 governorship candidate of APGA in Ebonyi State and former Vice Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Prof. Bernard Odoh, has also resigned from the party.
Odoh said he left APGA because he was no longer sufficiently abreast of developments in the party as a member of its Board of Trustees.
In a resignation letter dated May 4, 2026, and addressed to the APGA chairman of Omege Ward in Ezza North Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, Odoh said his decision followed a considered reflection.
He stated, “In recent times, I have not been sufficiently abreast of developments within the party at the level required of a member of its Board of Trustees.”
Odoh said his decision was guided by the need to ensure “institutional coherence and effective stewardship.” He noted that stepping aside would allow for more aligned and engaged leadership within the party structure.
The former vice chancellor thanked APGA leaders at the state and national levels for the confidence reposed in him. He also said his commitment to the unity, stability and development of Ebonyi State and Nigeria remained firm.
“My commitment to the unity, stability, and development of our state and nation remains unwavering, and I shall continue to support all sincere efforts directed towards the advancement of the common good,” he added.
