Enugu South APC Stakeholders Pass Vote of Confidence, Endorse Caleb Ani for Second Term

Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Enugu South Local Government Area have unanimously passed a vote of confidence in the Executive Chairman of the council, Rt. Hon. (Dr.) Caleb Onyema Ani, and endorsed him for a second term in office.

The decision was reached at a well-attended stakeholders’ meeting convened to review party affairs, strengthen internal cohesion, and consolidate the party’s grassroots structures across the 13 wards in the local government area.

Addressing party leaders and members, Dr. Ani expressed appreciation for the confidence reposed in his leadership and reaffirmed his commitment to inclusive governance, party unity, and people-oriented development.

In a move that received wide approval from party faithful, the chairman announced automatic return tickets for key party officials in recognition of what he described as their loyalty, dedication and service to the party.

Those granted automatic tickets include the Enugu South APC Caretaker Chairman, Hon. Freedom Nnam; the Women Leader, Hon. Nkem Nnamani; the Secretary, Hon. Gabriel Nnaji; and the Youth Leader, Hon. Ikechukwu Egbo.

The motion for the vote of confidence was moved by Hon. Peter Nnaji, Member I, Enugu State Local Government Service Commission, who commended Ani’s leadership style, administrative competence and loyalty to the ideals of the APC.

The motion endorsing him for a second term was moved by Hon. Duke Nwafor, former Deputy Chairman of Enugu South Local Government Area. Both motions were seconded by Dr. Sam Onyia, former Chairman of the council, and were unanimously adopted.

In separate remarks, the Commissioner for Local Government and Rural Development, Deacon Okey Ogbodo, and the member representing Enugu North and South Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Chimaobi Atu, alongside former council chairman, Dr. Steve Ike Ngwu, praised Ani’s leadership and political vision.

Commissioner for Local Government and Rural Development, Deacon Okey Ogbodo, at the Enugu South APC stakeholders’ meeting.

They highlighted his efforts to strengthen ward structures, empower party executives and expand APC membership through sustained grassroots mobilisation and registration drives. According to them, these initiatives have repositioned the party for greater electoral competitiveness in Enugu South.

The meeting drew a broad spectrum of party leaders and stakeholders, including the Chief Whip of the Enugu State House of Assembly representing Enugu South Rural Constituency, Hon. Princess Obiajulu Ugwu; Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Youth Mobilisation, Hon. Paul Ogbe; former local government chairmen and their deputies; former commissioners; supervisors and councillors; civil society leaders; Ohanaeze Ndigbo representatives; community leaders; women’s groups; and youth leaders.

Resolutions adopted at the meeting reaffirmed the stakeholders’ commitment to party unity, sustained grassroots engagement and continued support for Ani’s leadership as the APC strengthens its structures ahead of future political contests.

Enugu South LG Media