The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has lost its sole representative in the Abia State delegation of Nigeria’s House of Representatives following the resignation of Honourable Mascot Ikwechegh, who represents the Aba North/Aba South Federal Constituency.
Ikwechegh formally exited the party in a letter submitted to the APGA Ward Chairman in Eziama Ward 1, Aba North Local Government Area, on Saturday. In his resignation communication, he expressed gratitude to the party for the opportunity to serve and extended well-wishes for its future endeavours. He did not specify any new political affiliation in the letter.
This development follows a significant internal revolt within the party in the region. Just days prior, all local government executives and ward officials in both Aba North and Aba South local government areas resigned en masse from APGA. Ikwechegh’s departure means APGA no longer holds any legislative seat from Abia State at the federal level, a position compounded by the earlier exit of Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, who left the party in December 2025.
When contacted for comment, the Abia State Chairman of APGA, Sunday Onukwubiri, stated that his office had not received official communication regarding Ikwechegh’s resignation. He characterised the party as “formidable and strong” and asserted that it would not regret any departures.
“It is bad that people throw away the ladder they used in climbing up to prominence, but I can assure you that APGA will remain stronger and more united in Abia,” Onukwubiri said.
The consecutive exits, first of the state’s local party structure and now its last federal lawmaker, represent a severe contraction of APGA’s organisational and legislative footprint in Abia State. The party, which once held significant influence in the southeastern region, now faces the challenge of rebuilding its presence from a minimal base in the state ahead of future electoral cycles. Ikwechegh’s next political alignment will be closely watched as a potential indicator of shifting allegiances in the constituency.
