The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State has warned its members against making public statements or engaging in activities capable of undermining the unity, stability and image of the party.
The State Publicity Secretary, Uche Aguoru, issued the warning while addressing journalists at a press conference in Abia State.
Aguoru said the party had recently called out some of its leaders over what it described as anti-party conduct arising from their public comments and actions.
According to him, the move was aimed at restoring public confidence in the party and strengthening discipline among its members.
He maintained that the APC remained “strong, united and very formidable,” with structures across wards and polling units in the state.
The party spokesman also disclosed that APC membership in Abia had increased to about 200,000 and was still growing, describing the party as the largest political organisation in the state.
Speaking on the controversy involving some party members, including Hon. Chris Nkwonta and Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, Aguoru said personal grievances could not justify public statements or actions capable of damaging the image of the party and its leadership.
He urged aggrieved members to channel their complaints through the appropriate internal mechanisms rather than resorting to public statements considered inimical to the party.
Aguoru disclosed that the affected members had been given 14 days to apologise, warning that failure to comply would attract further disciplinary action.
He explained that the party’s disciplinary committee would, where necessary, recommend appropriate sanctions in line with the APC constitution and other relevant regulations.
The APC spokesman reaffirmed the commitment of the Abia State chapter to maintaining unity, discipline and order, stressing that the party would continue to strengthen its structures ahead of future political engagements.
