The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially inaugurated members of the caretaker committee for the Rivers State chapter of the party. The inauguration ceremony, held at the APC national headquarters in Abuja, was attended by key party officials, including the National Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, and the Vice Chairman for South-South, Victor Giadom.
The formation of the caretaker committee followed the recent dissolution of the former state executives, as announced by the National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, on Wednesday. Chief Tony Okocha was appointed as the chairman of the seven-member caretaker committee, with Eric Nwibani serving as the secretary. Other committee members include Chibuike Ikenga, Stephen Abolo, Silvester Vidin, Senibo Karibi Dan-Jumbo, and Miss Darling Amadi.
Addressing the newly sworn-in committee members, Ganduje emphasized the challenges ahead, urging them to focus on reconciling factions and former members who had left the party. He highlighted the need to create an enabling environment for the upcoming congress, which will elect new leadership at various levels within the state.
Ganduje stated, “There is no doubt we have members who have been with APC since inception. Some left the party. Some prominent chieftains who left the party even contested against us in another political party. They now wish to come back. Those who left to form factions are also ready to come back.”
He further emphasized the importance of unity, non-discrimination, and the ongoing electronic registration of party members. Ganduje urged the caretaker committee to spearhead the registration process and engage in activities that would attract new members to the party.
The caretaker committee is expected to play a crucial role in the party’s restructuring and preparation for upcoming congresses.