The local government chairmen of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Owerri zone have raised an alarm over attempts by political actors to hijack the structure of the party in the zone.
They declared that any attempt to hijack and subvert the structure would be entirely resisted.
This was made known in a communiqué issued by the chairmen, who accused unnamed political actors of plotting to impose illegal leadership and undermine the ADC constitution, warning that such moves will be met with “decisive and lawful resistance.”
The statement was jointly signed by seven LGA chairmen: Dr Oparaogu Jonathan (Owerri West), Hon. Oscar Obinna (Ngor Okpala), Hon. Ohahu Charles (Owerri North), Dr Nwagwuaji Fidelis (Aboh Mbaise), Chief Onuoha Augustine (Ezinihitte Mbaise), Engr Uhuogbu Ferdinand (Mbaitoli), and Chief Akumonye Francis (Ikeduru).
Rejecting what they called “brazen subversion,” the chairmen stressed that no fraudulent list concocted outside the party’s framework would be recognised.
They highlighted that the ADC constitution remains the supreme guide for all party activities and any violation amounts to an assault on members’ collective will.
Reaffirming their legitimacy, the chairmen insisted that they remain the only authentic leaders of the ADC in their LGAs.
“We hold our mandate directly from the people and shall not surrender it to impostors,” they said.
The communiqué called on party members, supporters and stakeholders to remain vigilant and immediately report clandestine moves or fraudulent claims to the authorities.
While expressing their openness to harmonisation that promotes peace and inclusivity, the chairmen cautioned that such a process must rest on fairness, justice and due consultation with legitimate structures.
