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By Ukorebi Esien | November 12, 2025
CALABAR – The internal conflict within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Cross River State escalated Tuesday with chapter chairmen and secretaries storming and locking up the party's state secretariat, demanding the immediate resignation of state chairman Alphonsus Ogar Eba (JP).
Peoples Gazette Nigeria
According to the forum of local government chapter chairmen and secretaries, Eba has presided over what they describe as systemic mismanagement and disregard for grassroots party structures. They allege that stipends meant for chapter and ward officials were withheld for three months, funds intended for local structures were diverted,
"While the local government areas and wards, comprising 5,778 party officials, were given ₦9.2 million, the state executive with just 36 members took ₦40 million … this is a gross injustice."
In response, Chairman Eba rejected the resignation call, accusing the protesting chapter officials of embezzling more than ₦60 million and of failing to account for dues collected at the local level. He maintained that no chapter chairman has the constitutional authority to demand his removal, saying only the state executive committee has discipline powers.
"They are running away from their shadows … we now pay all 5,778 party executives directly into their bank accounts and payments are up to date. However, the 17 chapter chairmen's stipends are being withheld until they clear themselves of the alleged fraud," he stated.
With both sides holding firm, the party's unity is under serious strain ahead of the 2027 general elections. The chapter officials have warned the secretariat will remain locked until their demands are met, while Eba's camp insists on sanctions for misuse of funds. The breaking point appears to be approaching.
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