APC Postpones Rivers State Congresses Indefinitely
In a surprise move, the National Working Committee (NWC) of Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has postponed the ward, local government, and state congresses of the Rivers chapter indefinitely. The decision was announced in a statement by the party’s national publicity secretary, Felix Morka, on Tuesday.
According to the statement, the elective congresses, which were initially scheduled to take place on October 26, November 2, and November 9, respectively, have been put on hold. Although Morka did not provide a reason for the postponement, he assured that new dates for the congresses would be announced in due course.
The postponement is likely to affect the aspirations of several party members who had already obtained nomination and expression of interest forms for various party positions. The sale of these forms, which began on October 9, ended on October 18. It remains to be seen how the delay will impact the party’s internal elections and the ambitions of its members.
The APC is one of Nigeria’s dominant political parties, and its internal processes are closely watched by the country’s political analysts and observers. The postponement of the Rivers state congresses has raised eyebrows, with many speculating about the reasons behind the decision.
While the party has not provided any reason for the delay, it is likely that the postponement is a strategic move to allow for more time to resolve internal conflicts or to reposition the party ahead of future elections.
Whatever the reason, the postponement of the Rivers state congresses is likely to have significant implications for the APC and its members. As the party navigates this delay, it remains to be seen how the situation will unfold and what impact it will have on Nigeria’s political landscape.
