All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftains in Enugu, including Minister of Foreign Affairs Godfrey Onyeama, former Senate President Ken Nnamani and former Governor Sullivan Chime have praised Saturday’s ward congresses across the State.
Members adopted the consensus mode to pick the 27 ward executives.
In Amechi Ward 2 of South East representative of the Caretaker and Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee Nnamani, the congress took place without hitches.
Members conducted themselves peacefully to elect their ward officers, local government delegates and state delegates via consensus.
Delighted with the crowd and enthusiasm by party members, Nnamani attributed the democratic attitude to vision of the Governor Mai Mala Buni- led leadership to entrench true democracy in the party.
In Udi, Trans- Ekulu and Ekeh, the ward congresses were peaceful conduct with delegates electing their 27 members by consensus.
In Ekeh, which is the home ward of Onyeama, delegates arrived as early as 10: 30am to elect their officers.
Onyeama stated he was satisfied with the congresses and commended the Enugu State Ward Congress Committee for ensuring high fairness all over the State.
In Udi, Chime endorsed the ward congresses as the best he had ever seen, describing the process as peaceful and victory for democracy.
Chairman of Enugu Ward Congress Committee,Dr. Ijeomah Arodiogbu, praised members for their orderly conduct and oneness.
He stated he had also informed the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in the State about the congresses which he said led to the process been properly monitored by the electoral body.
He also debunked allegations that 206 result sheets were missing, describing the report as the tale of those who wanted the committee to forcibly dance to their tune.
He wondered how 206 result sheets could be missing and there were still harmony and peace during the exercise among members.
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