APGA primary: Our victory was unjustly taken away,  Reps aspirant, Afam Ezenwafor insists

– Thanks supporters for standing by him

By Ifeizu Joe 

An aspirant of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) for the ticket of Aguata federal constituency for the House of Representatives, Mr Afamefuna Ezenwafor has insisted that he was unjustly rigged out of the party’s primary election held on Saturday.

In a press statement he shared to his supporters, he thanked them for standing firm with him, despite the brazen intimidation he witnessed from his opponents.

His statement is below..

My Profound Gratitude and Deepest Appreciation to the Great People of Aguata LGA and the Faithful Members of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA)*

The primary election of our great party, the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), held on Saturday, 23rd May 2026, has come and gone. With a heart overflowing with gratitude and emotion, I give all thanks to the Almighty God for His grace.

In a special way, I sincerely thank each and every one of you for the overwhelming love, support, encouragement, steadfastness, and confidence you showed throughout this journey.

Words alone cannot truly express how deeply touched I am by your sacrifices, loyalty, and unwavering belief in our shared vision for Aguata LGA. In moments of pressure, intimidation, harassment, and uncertainty, you stood firm and chose courage over fear, truth over compromise, and conscience over coercion. For this, I will remain eternally grateful.

Though the victory we worked so hard for in the House of Representatives primary was unjustly taken away, no one can ever steal our joy, silence our voices, destroy our hope, or break the bond of trust, love, and goodwill we have built together as one family. The strength of a people united by sincerity and conviction can never be defeated.

Your massive turnout and determination to defend your mandate despite threats and oppression remain the true victory of this contest. History will forever remember where the people stood when it mattered most.

Many of you endured painful and heartbreaking experiences. Some were harassed, assaulted, chased away, denied access to the venue, had their Permanent Voter Cards seized, or their phones and electronic devices damaged. Some of our elderly parents and supporters were left for hours under the scorching sun simply because they believed in a better Aguata LGA. These sacrifices, tears, and acts of courage will never be forgotten. Posterity will surely honour your resilience and patriotism.

To those who manipulated the process and celebrated the outcome, they may rejoice today, but the greatest loss is the trust and confidence of the people, which cannot be bought, forced, or manipulated.

I want you all to know that I remain strong, peaceful, committed, and inspired by your love. This is not the end of our journey; rather, it is another chapter in our collective struggle for justice, fairness, truth, and the continued progress of Aguata LGA and humanity.

May God Almighty bless every one of you abundantly, strengthen your families, reward your sacrifices, and continue to unite us in love and purpose.

Thank you once again for standing with me and for believing in this noble cause.

With love, hope, and unshaken gratitude,

*Afamefuna Ezenwafor (Afamation)*