The All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, in Abia State has debunked reports making the rounds that its Abia South senatorial zone structures had collapsed into the African Democratic Congress, ADC.

A statement by its State Publicity Secretary, Chukwuemeka Nwokoro, described the reports as false and misleading.

APGA expressed its preparedness to contest and take over the Abia Government House in 2027, stressing that it continues to enjoy relative peace and stability across the 17 local government areas of the state.

The party clarified that Charles Nwanyanwu, allegedly mentioned in some of the reports, is not a member of the party.

According to the party, records from Ward 6 in Aba South showed he resigned in 2020 and has not been readmitted since then.

It also stated that its leadership in Abia remains resolute under Ambassador Sunday Onukwubiri as State Chairman, with no leadership crisis at the council or ward level.

The party, while highlighting its political strength in the state, pointed to the election of Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe (Abia South) and Hon. Alex Ikwechegh (Aba North/South Federal Constituency) as evidence of its influence.

It added that its structure in Abia South, under the leadership of Chief Lucky Erondu, remains strong, with local government chairmen working cohesively to advance the party’s ideals.

It, however, called on the people of Abia and the general public to disregard the claims of defection, assuring that it remains focused on consolidating its base and preparing for victory in 2027.

“Without any fear of contradiction, APGA wishes to state clearly that the party in Abia State remains intact, strong, and formidable. All APGA structures across the three senatorial zones are fully functional,” the statement read.