Calabar –The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Cross River state, Barr. Alphonsus Ogar Eba, JP, has dismissed allegations of financial mismanagement levelled against him by some chapter chairmen and secretaries, describing the claims as false, misleading, and politically motivated NEGROIDHAVEN can report.
This follows a communiqué issued by the Forum of APC Chapter Chairmen and Secretaries in Cross River dated November 7, which accused the state chairman of withholding stipends, misallocating party funds, and engaging in actions they termed “anti-progressive.” The forum also called for his resignation and a review of the party’s fund-sharing formula.
Responding to the allegations, Barr. Eba said the party under his leadership has introduced a direct payment system that ensures transparency and fairness in the disbursement of funds to grassroots officials.
“We now pay all party executives, numbering 5,778, directly into their accounts, and we have paid all of them up to date,” Eba stated.
“However, the stipends of the 17 chapter chairmen are being withheld until they clear themselves over allegations of fraud involving over sixty million naira meant for ward executives and local party operations.”
He accused some of the aggrieved chapter chairmen of diverting dues collected from local government appointees—funds meant for administrative and welfare support at the grassroots—adding that such financial indiscipline contradicts the transparency agenda of the current leadership.
“Chapter chairmen collect over four million naira monthly as dues from local government appointees, yet many fail to take care of their ward executives,” Eba said.
“Some of them also collect an additional ₦3.6 million from other quarters and maintain a disproportionate pay structure that exceeds what members of the State Executive Committee earn. That is against the spirit of our administration and our commitment to accountability.”
Eba emphasized that no chapter chairman or group of local officials has the constitutional power to call for the resignation of the state chairman or any member of the State Executive Committee, citing relevant provisions of the APC Constitution.
“On the contrary, it is the State Executive Committee that has full authority to discipline and sanction erring officials, and this will be done immediately,” he said.
He reiterated his administration’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and unity, urging party members to focus on strengthening the APC ahead of the 2027 general elections under the leadership of His Excellency, Governor Bassey Edet Otu.
Eba reaffirmed his belief in the PLUG philosophy —Peace, Love, Unity, and Growth — which he said will continue to guide the administration of the party in the state.
