BREAKING: APC Calls For Immediate Resignation Of Factional Rivers State Chairman, Tony Okocha 

BREAKING: APC Calls For Immediate Resignation Of Factional Rivers State Chairman, Tony Okocha 

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Solidarity and Development Forum has made a strong statement against the call for the removal of Governor Siminalayi Fubara from office and has also called for the resignation of the party’s Caretaker Committee Chairman in Rivers State, Tony Okocha.

The forum, led by Convener Kabir Matazu, expressed its disapproval of Mr. Okocha’s actions during a press conference in Abuja on Thursday, denouncing it as a deliberate attempt to destabilize the government and create chaos in the state.

Kabir Matazu criticized Mr. Okocha for his lack of respect towards President Tinubu, who had previously urged all parties involved to maintain the status quo and seek peaceful resolutions to the political crisis in Rivers State.

“It will be unfair and unwise for any party member or individual not to resonate in the same frequency with our president. It is very disheartening to witness Chief Tony Okocha’s unguided utterances, which not only disregard the president’s call for peace but also pose a threat to the stability and progress of our beloved party.”

“We are appalled by the chairman’s unguided fervour and lack of understanding of the complex challenges facing Rivers State. His actions are a dent in the respectable image and good representation of what our party stands for.”    

“It Is evident to everyone that Chief Tony Okocha has lost sight of the vision and principles of the APC, as his misguided loyalty has compromised the integrity and status of our party,” he stated.

Matazu emphasized the importance of upholding the status quo to preserve stability and democracy in the country.

He highlighted that Mr. Okocha’s actions were damaging the party’s reputation and exacerbating tensions within the party and the state.

Matazu called for Tony Okocha’s immediate resignation from his position, warning that his continued tenure could further escalate party divisions and disrupt the state’s governance.

He commended Governor Fubara for his adherence to President Tinubu’s call and his commitment to inclusive governance, emphasizing the need for unity and progress in Nigeria free from nepotism and marginalization.

Furthermore, Igwe Ude-Umanta, the forum’s co-convener, criticized the impeachment call against Governor Fubara, stating that it lacks justification and undermines the foundation of democracy.

The forum stands firm in its support for Governor Fubara and urges all parties involved to prioritize peaceful resolutions and uphold democratic principles.

“By calling for the impeachment of Governor Fubara without justifiable cause, Mr Tony has not only undermined the unity and cohesion of our party but also endangered the foundation of our democratic system,” he said.