Several youths of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), yesterday took o the streets in Enugu protesting any attempt to remove Chief Victor Umeh as the national chairman of the party. The placard carrying protesters were also chanting solidarity songs as they marched rounds parts of the metropolis.
The youths also dissociated themselves from the ongoing reconciliation efforts in the party, insisting the Chief Umeh is the authentic chairman of the party.
The protesters maintained that Chief Umeh be allowed to serve out the remaining two years of his tenure in the spirit of justice and fair play, before a new chairman would emerge.
APGA youth leader in Enugu State, Emmanuel Onah, who addressed journalists, said that Chief Umeh had led the party faithfully, saying that it was unfortunate that some people who benefitted from his leadership could turn back to create crisis in the party. Onah stated that the crisis has endured because the leaders have been blinded to the truth.
His words, " If they want Umeh out, the best thing is not to go to court. He should be allowed to serve out his remaining tenure and a well constituted election will follow for his successor".
Also speaking during the protest, another official of the party, Okomgbe Kenneth, said they were now prepared to confront the leadership of the party tell them the basic truth which had eluded the party for some time now. Keneth however said that the ongoing crisis would not have any negative effect on the party, adding that they were already mobilizing for the 2015 general elections in the state.
National Mirror