Abia APC Launches Disciplinary Action Against Former Minister Uche Ogah Over Alleged Governor Otti Endorsement

Abia APC activates sanctions against Uche Ogah for endorsing Governor Otti. Discover how the party is purging internal dissent to prepare for 2027.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 16, 2026, 4:27 PM EDT

Source: The information in this article was sourced from Politics Nigeria

Internal Purge Begins as APC Moves to Sanction Former Minister

The All Progressives Congress in Abia State has initiated a formal crackdown on internal dissent following explosive remarks attributed to a high ranking former federal official. Uche Ogah, who previously served as the Minister of State for Mines and Steel Development, is facing immediate disciplinary scrutiny after allegedly pledging his support to the rival Labour Party during a public event in Isuikwuato. This move signals an aggressive shift in the party’s internal policing, as leadership seeks to eliminate any perception of divided loyalty within its top tier ranks.

Suspicions of Betrayal Lead to Digital Exile for Party Chieftain

According to Uche Aguoru, the Publicity Secretary of the Abia APC, the recent public endorsement was not an isolated surprise but rather the confirmation of long held suspicions regarding Ogah’s true allegiances. The party had already begun distancing itself from the former minister by stripping him of access to official communication channels and digital forums. Aguoru noted that the decision to suspend Ogah from WhatsApp groups and official chatrooms days prior to the public announcement was a preemptive measure to protect party intelligence from what they have termed a mole within the organization.

A Unified Front Under the Deputy Speaker’s Leadership

In a strategic effort to project stability amidst the fallout, the state chapter has reaffirmed its absolute commitment to the leadership of Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu. By tethering the party’s identity to the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, officials are attempting to move past the distraction of individual defections. According to Aguoru, the APC remains resolute and focused on a comprehensive electoral strategy that spans from the presidency down to the state assembly, suggesting that internal cohesion is the non negotiable prerequisite for their 2027 ambitions.