Tension in Edo as angry APC members challenge party leaders over bias in appointments

Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State have expressed significant concerns regarding perceived imbalances in political appointments within the party.

The dissatisfied members, organized under the designation “Concerned APC Stakeholders,” submitted a letter to the party’s gubernatorial candidate, Senator Monday Okpebholo, alleging that the Secretary to the State Campaign Council, Patrick Okah, has prioritized his own constituency—Ward 7—over others.

The stakeholders contend that nearly all positions designated for Oredo LGA have been predominantly assigned to appointees from Ward 7. They have cautioned that such an inequitable distribution of appointments could potentially lead to unrest if not promptly addressed.

“The growing dominance of one ward over others is causing discontent and weakening party unity. We urge you to intervene before this festers into a full-blown crisis,” the letter read in part.

They called on Senator Okpebholo to ensure fairness and inclusiveness in future political arrangements to prevent further alienation of loyal party members.