Chairman of the Cross River State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Alphonsus Ogar Eba, has been sacked by the party’s State Executive Committee (SEC).
The development followed an overwhelming vote of no confidence passed by 30 out of 32 SEC members amid prolonged internal disputes, according to The Nation.
His removal came after months of complaints alleging financial mismanagement, high-handed leadership, and the extended shutdown of the party secretariat.
With his removal, the SEC directed the Deputy Chairman, Ntufam Ekum Ekok Ojogu, to take over as Acting Chairman pending ratification by the APC National Secretariat.
Party leaders said the action was necessary to halt what they described as a deepening crisis within the state chapter.
Chief Kelvin Njong, Chairman of the APC in Boki and spokesperson for the 18-chapter chairmen, explained that the decision followed extensive consultations and formal petitions submitted to the national leadership.
After taking his oath of office, Ojogu pledged to reopen party structures, reconcile aggrieved members, and restore transparency in administration.
He thanked stakeholders for adhering to due process and reaffirmed the chapter’s loyalty to Governor Bassey Edet Otu.
“All grievances must be set aside so we can rebuild. All entitlements owed will be addressed. My doors and phone lines are open 24/7. It is time to sheath our swords,” he said.
Ojogu also commended ward leaders, polling unit coordinators, and volunteers for sustaining party activities at the grassroots during the crisis.
Following the inauguration, SEC members and chapter chairmen moved into a closed-door meeting to outline restructuring plans and prepare a formal report to the APC National Secretariat.
The shake-up marks one of the most significant leadership changes in the Cross River APC in recent years.
