The Delta State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has entered a fresh phase in the ongoing leadership tussle.
The latest crisis stemmed from the alleged receipt of a report by the vice chairman of the Delta Central Senatorial District, Chief Paulinus Akpeki, from the Olorogun O’Tega Emerhor-led reconciliation committee on behalf of the State Working Committee (SWC).
But in a statement on Monday, acting chairman of the Delta APC, Chief Francis Obigbor, declared that Akpeki lacked the authority to receive or present any report to the national chairman just as he distanced the party from an unauthorised leadership role.
Obigbor described the action as a “clear usurpation of power” and a deliberate attempt to sow discord within the party.
“We categorically state that Chief Akpeki has no authority to receive any report or present the same before the National Chairman.
“His actions are a clear usurpation of power and a deliberate attempt to cause confusion within the party.”
The acting chairman called on the national chairman and the National Working Committee (NWC) to disregard any report or related actions originating from Akpeki’s unauthorised activities.
Addressing party members and stakeholders, Chief Obigbor urged calm and vigilance. “We urge all our party faithful and stakeholders to remain calm and not be distracted by this unauthorized action,” he said.