The Reality Organisation, one of the biggest political structures in Abia State, has threatened to establish a parallel structure within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, accusing the party’s current state leadership of high-handedness, political intolerance, and actions capable of deepening internal divisions.
The group, in a statement issued Thursday and signed by Dimgba Okereke, said that its position followed a communiqué purportedly issued by the APC State Working Committee (SWC) against Orji Uzor-Kalu, a senator representing Abia North Senatorial Zone, and Chris Nkwonta, member, representing Ukwa East/Ukwa West federal constituency in the House of Representatives.
The organisation specifically faulted the alleged disciplinary action against Uzor-Kalu over comments made during a television interview concerning the 2027 election.
According to the group, Uzor-Kalu was asked whether President Bola Ahmed Tinubu would win the 2027 presidential election and he answered in the affirmative. It said that he was also asked whether Governor Alex Otti, would win the Abia governorship election, to which he also answered yes.
The organisation argued that Uzor-Kalu’s response did not amount to an endorsement of Governor Otti, stressing that he reportedly answered ‘no’ when asked whether the APC was in an alliance with the governor.
‘Where, therefore, is the endorsement? Is a prediction now synonymous with an endorsement?’ the group asked, arguing that political analysis should not be interpreted as anti-party activity.
The Reality Organisation accused the Abia APC leadership, particularly Chijioke Chukwu and his associates, of applying different standards to members perceived as political allies and opponents.
It cited an earlier article allegedly published by the camp of Benjamin Kalu, deputy speaker of the House of Representatives, predicting political hurdles for Uzor-Kalu ahead of the National Assembly primaries, questioning why similar disciplinary concerns were not raised at the time.
The group maintained that if the APC leadership disagrees with Uzor-Kalu’s assessment of the 2027 political landscape, it should focus on strengthening the party, reconciling aggrieved members, mobilising supporters, and producing a candidate capable of winning at the polls.
It further warned that no individual or group owns the APC in Abia State, arguing that the party belongs to all members, who have contributed to its growth and electoral activities.
The organisation said that continued ‘segregation, intimidation, high-handedness and impunity’ could compel what it described, as genuine and patriotic APC members to establish a dedicated State Working Committee, to provide what it considers more inclusive leadership.
‘Nobody should mistake restraint for weakness,’ the statement warned.
The Reality Organisation called on the APC leadership to treat Uzor-Kalu’s prediction, as an opportunity for introspection rather than persecution, insisting that the party’s response to the 2027 political contest, should be based on organisation, reconciliation, credible leadership, mobilisation, and engagement with the electorate.
It concluded by declaring: ‘Enough is enough.’