Ben Nwoye, former Caretaker Committee Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Enugu State, has declared his intention to contest for the position of Deputy National Chairman (South) at the party’s forthcoming national convention.
Nwoye made the declaration in an interview on Sunday, where he also unveiled members of his campaign structure and outlined his vision for the party if elected.
According to him, Hon. Timothy Amah has been appointed Director General of his campaign organisation, while directors have been designated across the six geopolitical zones of the country. He added that Directors General for youth and women mobilisation have also been appointed.
“Hon. Timothy Amah will serve as the Director General of the campaign team. I have also appointed directors for all the six geopolitical zones as well as Directors General for youth and women mobilisation,” Nwoye said.
He further revealed that his campaign office has already been established in Abuja and is fully operational as consultations continue ahead of the party’s national convention.
“Our campaign office is up and running in Abuja. We are going to serve the good people of APC and ensure the re election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and other APC candidates,” he said.
The former state party chairman said his ambition is driven by a desire to strengthen the party’s political structure across Southern Nigeria and deliver electoral victories for the APC.
“We will use our network to mobilise the entire Southern Nigeria,” he said.
Nwoye also called on party leaders and stakeholders across the country to support his candidacy and work together to strengthen the party ahead of future elections.
“I am calling for the support of all the governors, members of the National Assembly and every member of the party to come together so that we can form a formidable team that will rout the opposition in the South decisively,” he said.
He disclosed that he and his team would soon obtain the party’s nomination forms to formally begin the race.
“We will be picking up our forms soon. I am confident that I have the support of my state and I am also calling for the support of all members of the APC nationwide,” Nwoye added.
Highlighting his experience within the party, the APC chieftain said his years of service at different levels of leadership had prepared him for the national role.
“We have the experience and exposure, having served as chairman of the party and as Secretary of the Forum of APC State Chairmen for eight years,” he said.
Nwoye also recalled his recent role as caretaker committee chairman in Enugu State, noting that it helped stabilise the party and ensured peaceful internal processes.
“I came back to serve again as caretaker committee chairman where we united the party and conducted the most peaceful state congress. I believe it is time to move to a higher stage to serve my party,” he said.
The APC is expected to hold its national convention later this year to elect new members of its National Working Committee.
