Abia APC aspirant calls for youth inclusion in party primaries
Lucky Igbokwe, the Abia State Director of the City Boy Movement, has called on the All Progressives Congress (APC) to allow young people to contest for the party's ticket in the Ikwuano/Umuahia Federal Constituency. During a visit to the APC state secretariat, Igbokwe formally declared his intention to run and emphasized the need for new faces in politics. He highlighted his previous achievements and commitment to youth empowerment. The APC state chairman, Chijioke Chukwu, acknowledged Igbokwe’s contributions and encouraged him to continue grassroots consultations.
Key takeaways
- Lucky Igbokwe urged the Abia APC to give youths who have never held elective office a chance in upcoming primaries.
- He cited his leadership of the City Boy Movement and mobilization of over 60,000 youths in support of President Bola Tinubu.
- Igbokwe referenced his second-place finish in the 2023 PDP governorship primaries as evidence of his political experience.
- He noted his contributions to employment and media in Abia through ownership of Don FM and Ikoro FM.
- APC chairman Chijioke Chukwu praised Igbokwe’s efforts and stressed the importance of grassroots engagement for party success.
