By Ugochukwu Alaribe

UMUAHIA -The All Progressives Congress, APC, Abia state chapter, has said it won’t participate in the November 2, 2024, local government election in the state. 

The APC, who disclosed this at its joint meeting of the state executives and local government chairmen in Umuahia, blamed its decision on what it described as a lack of official communication from the Abia State Independent Electoral Commission, ABSIEC.

State Assistant Secretary and acting publicity secretary of the APC, Engr. Sterling Uruakpa, explained that the party will not rely on social media information on the election, stressing that the Commission should use proper channels to disseminate timely information about the election to the party.

He said; “The All Progressives Congress is the ruling political party in Nigeria and the biggest party in Africa and will not tolerate any form of contempt or disrespect from ABSIEC.

“ABSIEC must follow due process in their activities, ensure inclusiveness, and provide a level playing field for all the parties in order to gain the confidence and trust of the political parties and the people.”