Tinubu’s Minister Woos Enugu Citizens to Join APC
The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, has urged the citizens of Enugu State to join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). This call came during an event on Friday, February 7, 2025, where he welcomed Mr. Basil Ani, a former chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), into the APC.
Nnaji emphasized the party’s potential to transform Nigeria into a global power, highlighting the progress the APC-led government has made in repositioning the country since assuming office. He criticized the opposition in Enugu, suggesting that APC is the party of choice, particularly noting the positive impact it has had on job creation and federal appointments in the region.
“We are deliberately bringing up an alternative government. A government that listens to the people of Enugu State. The number of jobs we have provided, both employment and federal appointments, has never been this good in the South East, especially in Enugu State,” Nnaji stated.
Ugochuchukwu Agballah, the Enugu State Chairman of APC, praised President Tinubu’s leadership and expressed the party's readiness to challenge the PDP in the state. Agballah noted the rise of Anambra, which he claimed has overtaken Enugu, calling it a result of a “cabal” holding the state captive for 26 years. He emphasized that APC aims to take back the power that has long been monopolized by the PDP.
Mr. Basil Ani, who defected from the PDP to the APC, explained that his decision was not just about policy alignment but about making a personal commitment to creating a better society through collective action. "It’s about putting values into action and working together, not just as party members but as fellow citizens," Ani said.
Other notable APC stakeholders at the event included Comrade Fidelis Edeh, Pro-Chancellor of the Federal University of Agriculture, Umudike, and Hon. Nnaemeka Agbo, APC Chairman of the Enugu East Senatorial Zone.
The event signals a strengthening of APC’s foothold in Enugu, with several high-profile defections and calls for further political reorganization in the state.