The Delta State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) says Chairman of the Delta Central Senatorial District, Chief Paulinus Akpeki, lacks the power to act on behalf of the party in the capacity of “an acting State chairman “.
The State Acting Chairman, Chief Francis Obigbor, Esq., who spoke on behalf of State Working Committee (SWC), also urged the National chairman of APC not to relate with Akpeki on behalf of Delta chapter of the party.
In a statement on Monday, Chief Obigbor, described the recent presentation of the Olorogun O’tega Emerhor’s committee report to Akpeki as unauthorised and unacceptable to Delta APC.
“The attention of the Delta State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been drawn to an unauthorized presentation by Chief Paulinus Akpeki, the Vice Chairman, Delta Central Senatorial District, who purportedly received a report from the Olorogun O’Tega Emerhor-led reconciliation committee on behalf of the State Working Committee of the Party.
“We categorically state that Chief Akpeki has no authority to receive any report or present same before the National Chairman. His actions are a clear usurpation of power and a deliberate attempt to cause confusion within the party.
“We urge the National Chairman and the National Working Committee (NWC) to discountenance this report and any actions taken by Chief Akpeki.
“To all our party faithful and stakeholders, we urge you to remain calm and not be distracted by this unauthorized action.
“As the Acting Chairman of the Delta State APC, I continue to await the O’tega Emerhor committee’s report. Once received, I intend to present it before the State Working Committee, State Caucus, and State Executive Committee for rigorous debate and further action, if necessary.
“I will continue to act as Chairman until Elder Omeni Sobotie returns and physically attends to preside over a meeting called to and held at the State Secretariat, Asaba”, the statement.
