APC leadership addresses Anambra crisis ahead of 2027 elections

The meeting, organized by the party’s National Reconciliation Committee led by Deputy National Chairman South Dr. Benjamin Nwoye, aimed to end months of internal wrangling. Key issues identified as fueling the crisis include disputed party structures, controversial candidate substitutions, court battles, and alleged expulsions without due process. Dr. Nwoye emphasized the need for reconciliation, stating that a divided APC would hinder President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid and future state elections.

He warned against frustrating the reconciliation process, stressing that the National Working Committee would not tolerate actions deepening divisions. The Anambra State APC Chairman, Senator Emma Anosike, pledged commitment to President Tinubu’s re-election and to bringing aggrieved members back into the fold. Former state chairman Chief Basil Ejidike appealed for genuine reconciliation, noting that neither faction could win elections independently.

The Deputy National Secretary, Abdulkareem Abubakar Kama SAN, assured stakeholders of the APC's commitment to the South-East, while National Woman Leader Dr. Mary Idele highlighted the urgency of reconciliation given upcoming elections. The committee promised to forward all contributions to the national leadership for appropriate action.