Nze Chikwem Esiaga’s concerns about the factional leadership crisis within the Abia State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) are quite evident. He emphasizes that this internal division severely undermines the party’s electoral prospects and its ability to form a government in the state. His call for the national leadership of the APC to intervene by either establishing a caretaker committee or conducting fresh congresses reflects a desire to address the root causes of the factionalism and restore unity within the party.
The genesis of the crisis, according to Esiaga, stems from the emergence of two chairmen following the 2021 state congress, with conflicting recognition from the national caretaker committee. This lack of resolution led to further fragmentation within the party, ultimately contributing to its poor performance in the 2023 elections. Esiaga highlights his efforts, along with others, to seek redress from the national leadership in the past, but without success.
In summary, Esiaga’s statement underscores the urgent need for decisive action to reconcile the factions within the Abia APC and prevent the emergence of further divisions that could weaken the party’s political standing in the state.