With an eye on the 2027 gubernatorial elections, the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has intensified efforts to unseat the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ebonyi State. In a bold move over the weekend, APGA’s South East Regional Officers, led by Rev. Austin Ehimere, joined forces with the party’s state leadership to launch a Statewide Membership Drive aimed at expanding its grassroots presence.
The event, held in a strategic location within the state, marked the beginning of what APGA describes as a “calculated march toward victory.” Addressing party executives from the 13 Local Government Areas, ward representatives, and stakeholders, Rev. Ehimere declared the party’s readiness to take the reins of power in Ebonyi State, come 2027.
“APGA is fully prepared to take over Ebonyi State in 2027,” Ehimere asserted. “Our strategy is clear—mobilization, expansion, and engagement. What we narrowly missed in 2023, we will secure this time.”
He praised the national leader of APGA and Anambra State Governor, Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo, for his transformative leadership, emphasizing that the party’s blueprint for success in Ebonyi will mirror Soludo’s governance model in Anambra.
“The party is not only focusing on political mobilization but also on tackling pressing security concerns in Ebonyi and the South East at large,” Ehimere revealed plans to establish community policing, strengthen intelligence-sharing among security agencies, and restore public trust—initiatives that, according to him, will give APGA an edge over the ruling APC.
His words: “Security remains a major concern in the region, and APGA intends to address it head-on with a people-centered approach,” he added.
Echoing the optimism, Ebonyi State APGA Chairman, Hon. Chukwudi Nwankwo, applauded party loyalists for their resilience despite the alleged electoral fraud in the last polls. He highlighted APGA’s notable victories, which include securing a State Assembly seat and a House of Representatives seat, as a testament to its growing influence.
“Our party has only grown stronger,” Nwankwo affirmed. “The ruling party may be struggling to maintain its hold, but APGA is surging forward with renewed energy and a clear vision for Ebonyi’s future.”
“With the Statewide Membership Drive now in motion, APGA is banking on a grassroots revolution to turn the tide in 2027. Whether these efforts will be enough to dethrone the incumbent APC government remains to be seen, but one thing is certain; APGA is in the ring, and the fight for Ebonyi’s top political office has begun.” Nwankwo noted.
