Victor EzejaFrontline aspirant in the Anambra State governorship primaries of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Sir Paul Chukwuma, has resigned his membership of the party.
This comes hours before the primary election scheduled to hold today, 5 April 2025, in Awka, the Anambra State capital.
Join our WhatsApp ChannelThis was confirmed in a resignation letter addressed to the chairman of Unueri Ward 2 in Anambra East Local Government Area by Chukwuma.
According to Chukwuma, his decision to quit the APC is based on his quest to build a broader political movement within the state in support of President Ahmed Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
“I write to formally notify you of my resignation as a card-carrying member of the All Progressives Congress (APC),” part of the letter read.
“My decision finds expression in my quest to connect Anambra State to national politics by building a broader and all-encompassing political movement within the state in support of President Ahmed Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
“While thanking you for your leadership over the years, be rest assured of my continued support to our shared progressive ideas. I will devote more time to pursuing the realization of a safe and prosperous Anambra of our dreams.”
Chukwuma had previously served as APC’s national auditor and the South East zonal youth leader. He also played role as a major financier of the party in Anambra for years.
Although Chukwuma did not specifically state why he was resigning, there are indications that he did so in response to claims that the APC leadership had manipulated the party’s primary in order to favour a preferred candidate.
Prior to his resignation, Chukwuma had been campaigning vigorously to be elected as candidate of the party during the primaries holding today.
With his exit from the party, there are concerns about a possible wave of defection among his supporters.
Victor Ezeja is a passionate journalist with seven years of experience writing on economy, politics and energy. He holds a Master's degree in Mass Communication.
