Ex-gov candidate Uche Nwosu dismisses defection rumour, revalidates APC membership

2026-02-02 - 21:38

By Henry Umoru FORMER Chief of Staff, Imo State Government and ex-governorship candidate, Uche Nwosu, has officially revalidated his membership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) through the party’s ongoing e-registration exercise in his ward, Eziama Obaire, Nkwerre Local Government Area of Imo State. In a statement from him on Monday, addressing party faithful and community members during the exercise, Nwosu called on his supporters and the people of the area to come out en masse to register with the APC and actively support the party at all levels, from the grassroots to the federal level. He emphasised the importance of political participation and awareness, urging citizens to stay informed and involved in shaping their political future. The former governorship candidate also used the occasion to dispel rumours suggesting he was planning to defect to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Describing himself as a founding member of the APC, Nwosu stated that he had no intention of leaving a party he helped build. He reaffirmed that the former Governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha, and other members of the Rescue Mission team remain committed members of the APC. He said, “I remain a committed member of the APC. I will not abandon a house I helped to build.” According to the statement, the event drew the presence of several party leaders and stakeholders, including his Ward Chairman and other ward executives, the Ward Councillor, the President General of Eziama Obaire, and the Director General and executives of the Ugwumba Movement. Also in attendance were the Eze-Elect of Eziama Obaire and former Executive Chairmen from Nkwerre, Orsu, and Isu Local Government Areas. The statement said, “The gathering further signalled continued grassroots mobilisation efforts within the APC in Imo State ahead of future political activities.”