APC Reinstates Suspended Chairman, Deputy in A’Ibom

Okon Bassey in Uyo 

The suspended Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Akwa Ibom State Chapter, Mr. Stephen Ntukekpo, and his Deputy, Dr. David Umo Essien have been reinstated by the leadership of the party in the state.

The Acting State Chairman of the APC, Dr. Cyril Effiong Enemi, said that the issues that led to their suspension bothered on alleged mismanagement of the welfare of members.

At a press conference in Uyo on Tuesday’s night, Emeni stressed that the matter had been resolved and the affected officers reinstated.

According to him, “the substantive Chairman Ntukekpo, and his Deputy, UmoEssien, will now return to their positions, while I also return to my former position as the Eket Senatorial District chairman of our party.”

He recalled that the crises, which led to the polarisation of the party in the state, started in July 2, noting that “the issues that would have led to a serious Tsunami have been nipped in the bud.”

A communique signed by 32 officials and endorsed by the State Executive Council (SEC) of the party, expressed confidence in the ability of Ntukekpo leadership and assured of a united front to ensure that the APC would capture the state in the next general elections.

Besides, the state chapter of the party extended its congratulations to President Bola Tinubu and the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabo, as leaders of the party at the national and state levels.

Part of the communique reads: “The SEC of the APC, Akwa Ibom State after a well-attended exco meeting, took a careful look at recent development within the party, and unanimously agreed to take the following measures to move the party forward and further entrench peace and unity at all levels.

“The entire SEC passed a vote of confidence on Mr. Stephen Ntukekpo as the state chairman of the party, and also pledged our full support for his pragmatic leadership style by sustaining peace and unity within all components of the party.

“All issues leading to recent disagreements within the SEC, were amicably resolved, and warring factions pledged to withdraw earlier release making the rounds on various social media platforms.”