Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has announced sweeping reforms within the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), declaring that the party will no longer tolerate transactional politics or serve as a platform for personal ambitions.
Speaking at the South-East Zonal Stakeholders’ meeting held at the International Convention Centre in Awka, Soludo emphasised that APGA was undergoing a decisive shift aimed at restoring internal discipline, transparency, and credibility.
He made it clear that the era of informal arrangements and influence-based ticket allocation had come to an end, warning that the party’s upcoming primary elections would be conducted under strict guidelines.
In a Facebook post on Sunday, April 19, the governor described the meeting as a turning point for the party’s future.
“Something significant happened at our APGA South-East Zonal Stakeholders’ meeting — the first of its kind in over 20 years. We did not just gather to talk. We gathered to rebuild,” Soludo wrote.
He added, “Let me be blunt: the era of ‘trade by barter’ politics in APGA is over. This party will no longer be a rented platform for personal ambition.
“The era of the ‘gift-ticket’ must end now. We are building a proper movement where loyalty matters and tickets are not for sale.”
As part of the reforms, Soludo highlighted the digitisation of the party’s membership register in 2024, noting that it ensures inclusivity in the voting process.
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“In 2024, we became the first party in Nigeria to fully digitise our membership register. That means every registered member now has the right to vote and be voted for. No more shadows. We have also adopted Option A-4 for our primaries — open, transparent, and fair to all,” he said.
On funding, he stressed the need for sustainability, stating, “But structure without funding is fantasy. That is why we are returning to the ‘student days’ model. Members must own this party through dues.
“A committee will soon roll out a sustainable funding system so we stop depending on business interests that have limited our growth.”
Soludo also reiterated the nomination process outlined by the party leadership, saying, “Our National Chairman, Sly Ezeokenwa, has laid out the new rules: Expression of Interest first, then screening, before Nomination Forms.”
He urged party officials to remain neutral or step aside if they intend to support any aspirant. “These are tough rules, but serious parties do tough things,” he said.
The governor concluded with a call for unity and commitment, adding, “I thank the National and State Working Committees of our great Party for their commitment to this new direction.
“My charge to all of us is simple: let us commit to APGA’s long-term survival. Aspire with integrity. Stop ‘holding briefs.’ Stop jumping platforms.
“Let us build a disciplined, national movement anchored on transparency, equity, and justice. The work has begun.”