There were also others who felt that rather than have fractions of parties in the South East, which in the end may not attract any political benefit to the region, efforts must be geared towards having a single but strong political platform that would help the Igbo’s political bargain in Nigeria, following APGA’s inability to perform the role effectively due largely to crisis bedeviling it over the years.
Apparently, in response to the calls, by last year, there was reconciliation between APGA’s former rivals, Senator Victor Umeh and Chief Chekwas Okorie.
And perhaps as a follow up, Daily Sun can reveal exclusively that APGA and UPP are currently negotiating a merger, which will see them form a formidable platform ahead of the next general election.
But when contacted for reaction, the National Chairman of APGA, Victor Oye, said there are no plans for a merger between both parties.
Okorie however confirmed the development to Daily Sun. He said “I am already initiating a move in which wide consultations have been made to get UPP and APGA to come back together as one. I am working on a merger of both parties and we have made a lot of progress. I just have a few more consultations to make and then we will roll out. Many have speculated that Governor Willie Obiano, the only APGA governor has plans to join the APC but I am the one telling you for a fact that it is not true. Trust me wh
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