THE UNTOLD STORY

It is no longer news that Dr. Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah, a frontline aspirant for the 2019 Anambra South Senatorial District on the platform of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) was unjustly disqualified in an immodest manner from the contest barely 5 hours before the party's primary on the premise that he did not apply to obtain party waiver.

Notwithstanding the fact that Section 8 (b) of the same party constitution had granted Dr. Ubah the privilege to be granted waiver due to his immense contributions in consolidating and sustaining the party both in the past and in the present yet, he was disenfranchised from exercising his civil rights;

Section 8 (b) reads: "the National Working Committee of the party shall have the discretionary power to grant Waiver of the provisions of sub paragraph (a) above as it deems necessary in any circumstance"

What are Ifeanyi Ubah's Contributions?

Payment for all the offices used by APGA nationwide.
Provided all the logistics needed to sustain the party leadership of Sen. Victor Umeh during the days of his leadership struggle with former Gov. Peter Obi.
Was begged by Gov. Obiano and other top party stakeholders to commit everything he has to deliver Anambra South to Gov. Obiano during his re-election campaign of 2017 through his movement, Afaigboefuna which he did and birthed 21 over 21, amongst other contributions till date.

On 13th of September, 2018, Dr. Ubah has, through the National Working Committee of the party, addressed a letter to the National Chairman of the party, Chief Victor Oye requesting to obtain a waiver for him to be eligible to contest since he must have been a member of the party for at least 18 months. The letter was received and acknowledged on the 17th of September, 2018 by Nwabueze Ugom (08032291414). On a sad note, Dr. Ubah was disqualified a night before the party primary for the Senatorial seat.

It is important to note that despite the “automatic ticket”promised him by Gov. Obiano which the governor later reneged, Dr. Ubah who is a devoted member of the party has continued to cement, fence and roof his grassroot principle through familiarization tours, consultations and one-on-one chats with members and stakeholders of the party. He has always reiterated his will to support any candidate that will emerge through a transparent, free and fair primary.

THE STORY UNTOLD

The indefatigable, resilient and tenacious, Dr. Ubah, a refined CEO, a successful International Entrepreneur and an investor is known for his capacity. His capacity in human capital development stretches to provision of jobs, community development, wealth creation, philanthropic and youth development. He is known in delivering and achieving excellence in whatever position he finds himself.

APGA knows the aspirants that will comfortably win elections for the party at the general poll therefore, it should not be seen fielding a candidate who will defeat a "certain APC candidate" in the forthcoming poll, hence, the reason why the party hierarchy threw their support to a "Lady" and got Dr. Ubah disqualified in order to pave way for a "certain APC candidate"

In a bid to certify the undisclosure agreement signed by APGA leadership and a "certain APC candidate" during the last gubernatorial election where the latter worked against the candidate of his party; Hon. Tony Nwoye in order to deliver Gov. Willie Obiano for a second term, Dr. Ubah was unjustly disqualified even after the screening committee has screened and qualified him in accordance with the party constitution and electoral guidelines.

Some of the cogent questions begging for honest answers would be:
Did Dr. Ubah not due diligence in his eligibility to contest the primary?
Did he not apply for a waiver which was acknowledged by the party official?
On what basis was Dr. Ubah disqualified?
Is it constitutionally and morally right to disqualify Dr. Ubah?
Is Dr Ubah’s disqualification a sign of corrupt internal democracy?
What is the hidden intentions by some party officials to take such a decision against Dr. Ubah?
Was there a grand plot to remove Dr. Ubah from the way in order to impose an unpopular candidate on the party?
What is the way forward for APGA to prove that all aspirants were given equal and level playing field in this primary?

With all the recent happenings going on under the leadership of the current chairman and BoT members, one wonders if some few elements want to sabotage the efforts of APGA in clinching viable political seats come 2019.

For all those critics who have been throwing stones at Dr. Ubah on the ground that he should have applied for party waiver, this is just to clear the air as the truth can never be hidden. The evidence is right before you, so you can now judge for yourselves.