The Enugu State chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ugochukwu Agballa, has been expelled from the party by some members for allegedly violating a court order that restrained him from acting as the state chairman.
Alongside him, Chief Augustine Alumonah (state deputy chairman), Jude Aniogbo (state treasurer), and Mr. Emeka Eze (state organising secretary), among others, have also been expelled.
Chief Charles-Solo Ako, addressing the media in Enugu on Tuesday on behalf of the party’s acting state chairman, Hon. Alphonsus Nwafor, stated that the expelled officials blatantly disregarded the Enugu High Court’s order in Suit No: E/548/2024 dated 7th August 2024, which prohibited them from continuing to act and represent themselves as occupying the roles of State Party Chairman, State Party Deputy Chairman, State Party Treasurer, and State Party Organising Secretary, pending the resolution of the Motion on Notice.
He further noted that before the court order was issued, the officials had already been suspended due to their disruptive behaviour, which had caused disunity and unrest within the APC Enugu State Chapter.
“The High Court bars these self-styled executives from acting and presenting themselves in any of these positions pending the hearing of the Motion on Notice.
“Ugochukwu H. Agballah and his self-proclaimed executives have been in outright violation of the High Court’s order, which forbids them from organising, arranging, or conducting any meetings as members of the APC State Executive Committee (SEC) for the Enugu State Chapter.
“In blatant contempt and disrespect for this order, they continue to publicly showcase their meetings, holding media briefings and interviews as if they are members of the State Executive Committee, despite the court’s injunction against such actions.
“Agballah and his self-identified executives have persistently used the Enugu State APC Secretariat, defying the court order that prohibits them from accessing, claiming, or using the APC Secretariat, located at 59B Bishop Onyeabor Street, G.R.A, Enugu North Local Government Area of Enugu State.
“One of the most egregious actions of Agballa has been the victimisation and arrest of our members who identified with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, honouring and welcoming him during his visit to Enugu State on 4th January 2025.
“As a result, Ugochukwu H. Agballah and the self-proclaimed members of the state executive committee have consistently and shamelessly defied the High Court order, exhibiting impunity and lawlessness, and instigating further troubles and crises that bring our party into disrepute. Therefore, the leadership of the APC Enugu State Chapter officially expels Ugochukwu H. Agballah, Augustine Alumonah, Jude Chinedu Aniogbo, Moses Emeka Eze, Sunday Ugwoke, Ugwu Christian Kanayo, Eze Chidiebere Johnson, Queen Charles, and Onyekachi T. Ezeagu from the APC Enugu State Chapter for engaging in activities fundamentally incompatible with our party’s constitution, values, and principles, following a comprehensive disciplinary process,” Ako stated.
He revealed that this decision was reached after careful deliberation by the leadership and disciplinary committee, reflecting their firm commitment to accountability and ethical governance.
Ako cautioned that the APC, under Hon. Alphonsus Onyeachonam Nwafor’s leadership, will not tolerate individuals who undermine its mission and principles.
“This expulsion should serve as a strong reminder that our dedication to discipline and ethical conduct remains steadfast. The general public is hereby advised that anyone engaging with these individuals as members of the All Progressives Congress, APC Enugu State Chapter, does so at their own risk,” he said.
He assured all party members and stakeholders of the party’s unwavering commitment to repositioning itself, stating, “We shall build a united APC Enugu State that can make a positive impact on the lives of our members and the state at large. We will continue to uphold the principles of our Party Constitution, support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s government and his Renewed Hope Agenda through promoting good governance, championing democratic values, and ensuring loyalty and service to the people.”
When contacted, Agballa, currently in Abuja for the Party’s National Executive Council meeting, stated that he would not dignify the expulsion with a response.
