CUPP Spokesperson Hails Reps Member Ugochinyere For Joining APP

The National Spokesperson for the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP), Comrade Mark Adebayo, has commended the member representing Ideato North and South Federal Constituency of Imo State in the House of Representatives, Hon. Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere, for his decision to quit the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and join the Action People’s Party (APP).

Recall that Hon. Ugochinyere officially announced his defection to the APP on Wednesday, January 7, during a rally held in Ideato, which witnessed a “massive turnout” of supporters.

In a statement released on Thursday, Adebayo, who is also the Convener of the New Direction for Nigeria Movement and a member of the APP, praised Ugochinyere for his “bold and pragmatic decision” to realign with a party he described as “a rallying point of opposition activism and democratic renewal.”

“Dear Honorable Ikenga Ugochinyere, I commend the bold step you took to dump a sinking ship and align yourself with a political party that is poised to become the rallying point of opposition activism and the beautiful bride in Nigeria’s democratic re-engineering,” Adebayo said.

“The wide acceptability of your action by your people could be gauged by the unprecedented mammoth crowd that graced the occasion of your public announcement of relocating their mandate to a more stable and stronger political party with seamless internal democracy and consistency in democratic principles guided by a genuinely patriotic leadership.”

Adebayo noted that Ugochinyere’s move was not just politically strategic but reflected his long-standing commitment to democratic values and his constituents.

“Your political sagacity is evident in your admirable capacity for pragmatic navigation of the complex labyrinths of Nigeria’s political cosmogony, despite your youthfulness,” he said.

The CUPP spokesperson also applauded Ugochinyere’s efforts in the PDP, saying he made genuine attempts to restore order to the opposition party but was ultimately constrained by entrenched internal divisions.

“You fought a good fight in the People’s Democratic Party. You invested so much in your efforts to rally the Party’s stakeholders to salvage the PDP, but the Party had gone beyond redemption because the falcons could no longer hear the falconers due to powerful internal hatchet-jobbers,” Adebayo stated.

“Your bold move is a testament to your pedigree as a fighter for social justice and a defender of the democratic rights of not only your constituents, but Nigerians as a whole.”

He further described the APP as a platform “with illimitable and positive potentials,” expressing confidence that Ugochinyere’s decision would strengthen the opposition movement.

“You have been known as an intrepid go-getter who sacrifices so much in defence of what is right, just, and proper. Your decision to join the APP with its illimitable and positive potential is probably the best decision of your political career,” Adebayo said.

“The massive solidarity you received from your constituents for this action is a sure endorsement of your electability next year in whatever capacity you may wish to contest. Your people have spoken loud and clear that your election mandate is as solid as the rock of Gibraltar and as constant as the Northern star.”

Recalling past attempts on Ugochinyere’s life, Adebayo said the lawmaker’s resilience and the continued support of his people showed his unshakable bond with his constituency.

“The enthusiasm that your people displayed when murderous state actors tried severally to assassinate you by electing you even in absentia, has evidently burgeoned as could be seen at your public announcement yesterday. Certainly, Aluta continua, but vitória é certa,” he said.

Adebayo concluded his message with a note of solidarity, expressing confidence that Ugochinyere’s move would mark a new chapter in opposition politics.

“To you, your entourage, and esteemed family, I express my unreserved congratulations and solidarity. Working together, we can do a lot to help our dear country,” the statement read.