The Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has appointed Chief Tony Okocha as its new chairman.
Naija News understands that Mr Okocha, who previously served as the party’s interim chairman, was elected unopposed along with other executive members at the state delegates’ meeting held in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, on Saturday. are.
The meeting, which utilized voice voting in the election process, was overseen by Dr. Adeye Omares on behalf of the party’s national chairman, Mr. Abdullahi Ganduje.
After the event, the APC National Vice-Chairman for the South-South Region, Chief Victor Jadom, commended the party delegation for its orderly conduct during the convention.
Mr. Giadom stressed that the peaceful nature of the convention reflected the unity and solidarity of the APC in Rivers State, and urged party members to rally behind the new executive to advance the party’s objectives. urged.
In his inaugural address, the newly elected opposition leader claimed that the APC aims to take control of the state government by 2027.
Okocha also expressed that his election dispels the notion that the APC lacks unity and cannot conduct peaceful elections.
He commended President Bola Tinubu for his significant achievements during his tenure, especially the resumption of oil production at the Port Harcourt refinery, and affirmed the party’s determination to succeed in the future Rivers State elections.
“Those of you who know me well know that I am an emotional person. Our joy is when our members participate of their own volition. We did not encourage anyone to come here for the state primary.
“They have come to show their love for the All Progressives Congress. I believe the index and variables are already visible, so rest assured.
“Those who said APC cannot hold elections were lying. APC will hold elections and win and will be in charge of the government in Rivers State. Our job is to ensure that we oust the rudderless government in Rivers State.
“By 2027, God let us live, we will hold elections in Rivers State. Our goal with you is to bring us together so that APC can seize the governance of Rivers State. to support,” Okocha said.
Okocha added that with the mandate given to him and other elected officials, the party plans to take control of the state in 2027.
He said, “In the parliamentary, local government, National Assembly and governorship elections, the APC will win in Rivers State and also ensure the return of our modern-day hero, President Bola Tinubu.” Let me take this opportunity to say once again to Nigerians that we are following a cause. APC is making a cause in Nigeria. I am sure you have seen and heard what happened at the Port Harcourt Refinery a few days ago. This is just the tip of the iceberg.
“I have said many times that Rome was not built in a day. The day you sow is not the day you reap it. So in less than two years we were up and running. The President also directed that the Kaduna and Warri refineries be run at the same rate as the Port Harcourt refinery.Therefore, if we can achieve this, we are confident that Nigeria’s problems will be half solved. I’m doing it.
“So, let me say to all of us, especially my colleagues here, it is one family. I would like to express my gratitude to the APC in Rivers State and do what is best for the benefit of all of us. I would like to assure you that I am here to thank the National Party delegation for guiding this process so faithfully and deeply.
“On behalf of the party, I would like to thank you for your courage, dexterity and love for the party.For this reason, I would like to thank you for your courage, dexterity and love for the party.For this reason, I would like to thank you for coming to Port Harcourt as director to take this election to its logical conclusion. I gave up everything I was doing to INEC. We would not have been able to complete this process if they had not come to preside over this election. Of course, it is their responsibility to preside over their party’s primaries. He himself is none other than the INEC leader of the state that came here.”
Other positions elected during the state delegate conference were the party’s vice-chairman, secretary of state, public information secretary, state auditor, state women leader, youth leader, legal advisor, and party’s zonal leader. Included. The state’s three senatorial districts.
