All Progressives Congress (APC) has re-elected Ijeoma Arodiogbu as its South-East National Vice Chairman, in a move seen as part of efforts to consolidate the party’s growing presence in the region.
The decision was reached at the APC South-East Zonal Congress held at the Presidential Hotel ,Enugu, on states adopted a consensus arrangement for all positions.
Arodiogbu was returned alongside other zonal executives, including Innocent Itapi as Secretary and Ernest Ogbonna as Legal Adviser. Others are Henry Onwughaluonye (Publicity Secretary), Chima Ogbonnaya (Youth Leader), Stanley Nwachukwu (PWD Leader), and Oby Aji (Women Leader).
Announcing the results, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, said the consensus list reflected the collective will of party stakehold QQ aers across the zone.
“This adoption shows unity and shared commitment by leaders and members of our party in the South-East,” he stated.
Speaking at the event, Peter Mbah described the congress as evidence of the APC’s deepening roots in the region.
“This is a testament that the APC is firmly establishing itself in the South-East through dedication and strategic leadership,” Mbah said, while urging party members to remain united ahead of the national convention.
Also lending his voice, Hope Uzodimma noted that the consensus process aligned with the party’s constitution and demonstrated internal cohesion.
“Today’s exercise reflects our unity and steady growth in membership across the South-East,” he said.
In his acceptance speech, Arodiogbu thanked party leaders and delegates for the renewed mandate, pledgie3ßng to strengthen the party’s structure and expand its influence in the zone over the next four years.
The congress drew prominent APC figures, including Francis Nwifuru, former Senate President Ken Nnamani, and former Anambra State governor Chris Ngige, alongside lawmakers and party faithful from across the region.
The outcome is widely seen as a strategic man step by the APC to reposition itself politically in the South-East ahead of future electoral contests.
