APGA chairman says politics should not replace professional careers
Sly Ezeokenwa, National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), has stated that politics should not be a full-time career. He emphasized that professionals outside government are more likely to promote accountable governance. Ezeokenwa encouraged party officials to maintain meaningful professional engagement outside politics to discourage corruption and dependency. He also addressed issues around Nigeria’s electoral process and the need for better public understanding.
Key takeaways
- Sly Ezeokenwa said APGA’s philosophy encourages members to have careers outside politics, discouraging the monetisation of political processes.
- He maintained that even as national chairman, he continues his professional legal practice.
- Ezeokenwa clarified that laws, such as those affecting the Electoral Act, are enacted by the National Assembly collectively, not by a single party.
- He explained that electronic transmission of results is meant to enhance transparency, but the actual election outcome depends on physical result sheets and tribunal evidence.
- Ezeokenwa urged for greater public understanding of the difference between result transmission and collation, and the overall electoral process.
