Ebonyi APC sets January 25, 2026 for local government primaries
The All Progressives Congress has scheduled its local government and councillorship primaries in Ebonyi State for January 25, 2026. The announcement was made by State Chairman Stanley Emegha following a State Executive Committee meeting in Abakaliki. Political appointees who wish to contest must resign by December 20, 2025, in line with Governor Francis Nwifuru’s directive. The party also revealed plans for a new, larger secretariat to be completed within six months.
Key takeaways
- Stanley Emegha confirmed that APC primaries for LG and councillorship positions will take place on January 25, 2026.
- Political appointees must resign at least 30 days before the primaries, with a deadline of December 20, 2025.
- Membership revalidation will start once the party receives its registration code, emphasizing transparency in the process.
- A new APC secretariat, described as larger than the national headquarters, is set for completion within six months.
- The APC now controls all political offices in Ebonyi State, following the defection of Iduma Igariwey from PDP to APC.
