By Daniel Edu
Engr Chukwudi Dimkpa, a prominent member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, has vehemently denied allegations that he backed Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 presidential election, contrary to his party’s candidate, Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The accusations stemmed from a statement made by Tony Okocha, a factional leader of the APC in Rivers state, who claimed that during a meeting attended by influential party figures, including Chukwudi Dimkpa, former governor of Rivers, Rotimi Amaechi, advocated supporting PDP’s Atiku in the February 25th presidential election.
In response to these claims, Dimkpa dismissed Okocha’s assertions, cautioning him against sowing discord and diverting attention from President Tinubu’s administration.
Dimkpa, in a statement released on Sunday through his Special Adviser on Media, Stephen Deegbara, emphasized that he was never part of any such meeting where decisions allegedly supporting Atiku were made.
“We emphasize that Engr Chukwudi Dimkpa, as a committed member of the APC, has dedicated his time, energy, and resources, alongside other stakeholders, to ensure the APC’s victory in the recent polls,” the statement declared.
‘Ganduje Is Ineffective in Delivering Electoral Victories,’ Says NNPP
Meanwhile, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has faced criticism from the Kano State chapter of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP). The party described Ganduje as a consistent underperformer, incapable of securing victories for his party in crucial elections.
In a press statement on Saturday, NNPP chairman in Kano, Hashimu Dungurawa, labeled Ganduje as a “serial loser,” citing his inability to secure wins both within and outside his home state. Dungurawa asserted that Ganduje’s poor track record and his disappointing results in previous elections showcased his lack of political prowess.
“The biggest mistake made by President Tinubu and the APC leaders was the choice of Ganduje as the national party Chairman because the former Kano Governor has no track record of political acumen to change the tide when it mattered most,” Dungurawa remarked.
He added that Ganduje’s political trajectory was once connected to Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso’s influence, indicating that Ganduje needed to reassess his strategies to regain political significance.
These statements reflect the growing dissatisfaction within the APC ranks, raising concerns about the party’s leadership choices and their potential impact on upcoming elections, including those in Kogi and Bayelsa States scheduled for November.
