2027: APP dissolves Imo exco, sets up caretaker committee

The Action Peoples Party (APP) has dissolved its Imo state executive committee and appointed an eight-member interim caretaker committee to oversee the party’s affairs pending the conduct of its state congress.

The decision followed an emergency meeting of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) led by the National Chairman, Uchenna Nnadi.

In a statement issued on behalf of the party’s national leadership, Nnadi said the dissolution was part of efforts to reposition the party ahead of the Imo APP congress scheduled for March 24, 2026.

According to the statement, the caretaker committee has been mandated to work closely with party stakeholders to conclude the ongoing membership registration exercise, admit new entrants and prepare the party for the forthcoming Ward, Local Government Area (LGA), Zonal and State congresses.

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The party noted that the congresses are expected to usher in new executives across various levels in the state, as part of preparations for the 2027 general elections.

Hon. Njesi Ernest, a former State Chairman, will head the interim body as Chairman, while Engr. Emeka Onwukwe, former State Secretary, has been appointed Interim Secretary.

Other members of the caretaker committee include Engr. Henry Alaribe, who will serve as Interim Deputy Chairman for Owerri Zone; Arr. Ogemdi Ezeonye, appointed Interim Deputy Chairman for Orlu Zone; and Mr. Ernest Ezirim, who will oversee Okigwe Zone as Deputy Chairman.

Also appointed are Barr. Uche Nwosu as Interim Legal Adviser, Comrade Cajethan Duke as Interim Publicity Secretary, and Mr. Peter Etoh as Treasurer of the committee.

The national leadership expressed confidence in the ability of the interim committee, comprising former state executives and key party officials, to ensure a smooth transition and strengthen internal structures ahead of the congresses.

Party sources said the move underscores the APP’s determination to consolidate its presence in Imo State and position itself strategically for the political contests leading to 2027.