The ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, in Anambra state has condemned the disappointing attitude of party executives and agents who neglected their responsibilities during the last elections.
The party expressed disappointment towards their actions and stated that they would not go unpunished.
However, the APC also acknowledged the efforts of those who worked hard for the minimal successes recorded at the election and hailed the candidates who contested for various positions.
According to Mr. Basil Ejidike, the Chairman of APC in the state, the lack of commitment and sincerity of some party members had entrenched party disloyalty and indiscipline in the chapter.
He pointed out that some leaders are to blame for this and that their actions have implicitly affected the actions and sentiments of most party members.
As a result, he added that the party has not made a significant impact in the state.
To save the party from extinction, Ejidike emphasized the need to take stringent measures, such as setting up a Standing Disciplinary Committee in line with Article 21.3 of their constitution that would be responsible for trying all anti-party activities in the state.
According to him: “The party frowned at the attitude of many party executives at the various levels, alongside agents, who abdicated from their responsibilities at critical moments of the elections. I assure you that they must not go unpunished.
“On a positive note, the party acknowledges the efforts of those stakeholders who stood with the party and labored for the minimal successes recorded at the last elections. The party also commends our candidates who contested for various positions. We truly admire their zeal and determination in the face of daunting challenges and pledge to reward and carry them along.
“It is common knowledge that most of our stakeholders and members lack the required commitment and sincerity that are characteristics of good party men and women. This has adversely affected our party in no small way, here in Anambra.
“Some of our leaders are culpable in this regard. These unfortunate actions of some of these leaders and stakeholders have entrenched party disloyalty and indiscipline in our chapter. The bad examples set by these disloyal leaders implicitly affect the psyche, actions, and activities of most party members, hence entrenching anti-party feelings and sentiments.
“This is the singular reason, the party hasn’t made a substantial impact in the state. We must bear in mind that ours is a party with great ideology, objectives, policies and programme and must be respected by members and leaders.
“We must, therefore, take stringent measures to save our party from extinction. Moving forward, the party has resolved, in line with Article 21.3 of our constitution, to set up a Standing Disciplinary Committee that will try all known actions and anti-party activities perpetuated against the party in the state,” Ejidike pointed out.
