APGA Youth Leader Eze Chukwu Formalizes Appeal for Governor Alex Otti’s Return to Original Political Home

Eze Chukwu calls on Abia Governor Alex Otti to return to his "true political home" in APGA. Read about the strategic regional push for South East unity here.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 16, 2026, 5:45 AM EDT

Source: The information in this article was sourced from Newsdiaryonline

Reclaiming the Political Identity of the South East Governance Model

In a formal statement released in Abuja, Eze Chukwu, the National Youth Leader of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, has urged Governor Alex Otti of Abia State to return to the party that once facilitated his electoral aspirations. Chukwu characterized APGA as the Governor’s true political home, asserting that the party’s core philosophy is intrinsically linked to Otti’s current reform driven agenda. By aligning with the party’s historical mission of being "one’s brothers’ and sisters’ keeper," the youth leader argued that Otti would find a more natural environment for his people oriented policies than within his current political affiliation.

Strategic Alliances and the Shield of Partisan Familiarity

A central component of the youth leader’s appeal is the existing cordial relationship between APGA and the ruling All Progressives Congress at the national level. Chukwu maintained that returning to APGA would act as a political safeguard for the Governor, shielding him from the "unnecessary harassment" and volatility often found in larger, more adversarial political organizations. He advised the Governor to prioritize trust and familiarity in his future political choices, using the traditional adage of preferring a known entity over an unknown one to illustrate the security offered by his former partisan family.

The Soludo Precedent and Regional Political Synergy

The youth leader highlighted the productive relationship between Anambra State Governor Charles Soludo and President Bola Tinubu as a blueprint for Otti’s potential success within the party. According to Chukwu, a collaboration between Otti and Soludo under the APGA banner would transform the party into an unstoppable political force in the South East and Nigeria at large. This regional synergy is presented not just as a partisan benefit, but as a necessary step toward strengthening the collective influence of the Ndigbo within the broader national political structure established by the late Dim Chukwuemeka Ojukwu.