Abia State chapter of the opposition All Progressives Congress, APC has said the only legally recognised local government congress in the state is the one conducted by Hon. Donatus Nwankpa-led executive, insisting that no other congress took place.

Acting state party chairman, Hon. Donatus Nwankpa in a chat with newsmen on Saturday shortly after the collation and announcement of the election result, said whatever is happening in Abia APC is a family issue that will later be resolved and not factionalization of the party.

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"A team led by one man arrived at the office of Abia Resident Electoral Commissioner by 9pm on Friday and has not been sighted," he said adding that he has been in touch with those who oversee the congress.

According to him, "They were in the state on their own. We declare any other congress as a nullity.

"The decision to hold the congress is in line with the growing chapter of the party", disclosing that a 3-man appeal committee led by the state Legal Adviser, Barr Perfect Okorie has been set up to deal with petitions.

Declaring the results, the Returning Officer and the state Legal adviser, Barr Onuoha Merenyechi Nwokoma said the congress was duly monitored by INEC, DSS, NSCDC, and others and who duly signed the results.

Source: https://abntv.com.ng/2021/09/abia-apc-only-nwankpa-led-executive-conducted-lg-congress-on-saturday-party-declares-video/

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