Hon Yakubu leveled serious accusations against the Council Chairman, Hon Chris Agbeh, whom he accused of running a “one-man show,”
By TheInvestigator
The Vice Chairman of Ogoja Local Government Council, Hon Emmanuel Idi Yakubu, has formally resigned his membership of the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing gross marginalization, poor leadership, and exclusion from council affairs.
In a strongly worded resignation letter dated June 24, 2025, and addressed to the APC and the people of Ogoja, Hon Yakubu said he was stepping down with a heavy heart after years of being “kept out in the scheme of things” despite his dedication, financial investment, and emotional commitment to the party.
“I have served as Vice Chairman … with all my power, might, finances and emotions. It is regrettable that my supporters and I have perpetually been kept out,” he wrote.
Hon Yakubu leveled serious accusations against the Council Chairman, Hon Chris Agbeh, whom he accused of running a “one-man show,” sidelining him from decisions, denying him access to official accommodations, and ignoring inputs even on humanitarian projects such as the UNHCR’s Irrigation Project for refugees.
Yakubu claimed that despite being asked to chair a UNHCR committee in Ogoja, the Chairman lashed out at him publicly and refused to engage with the agency’s officials. He also accused the Chairman of refusing to refund personal funds used for council-related expenses, including renovation of his office and payments for election forms.
“The chairman has refused me access to my official quarters. Not a penny has been paid to me for accommodation. I have since renovated and furnished my office with my personal funds and the chairman has refused to pay me a kobo,” Yakubu stated.
He added that his repeated attempts to resign as Vice Chairman in the past were blocked by the Deputy Governor and expressed frustration at holding a title without the power to act.
The letter also revealed deep internal rifts within the local APC structure, especially around failed efforts to integrate defectors from the PDP. Yakubu said he was misled into attempting to collapse the PDP in Urban Ward II, but later realized he had been left to “carry the burden” alone, with no support from party leadership.
Condemning the party’s failure to inspire public confidence, Yakubu said: “Our people are losing faith in us… I refuse to be an Ambassador or conveyor of empty promises and political statements.”
While expressing gratitude to Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu for his credible leadership, Hon Yakubu stated he would not allow personal interests to hinder his commitment to public service. He vowed to continue working for the people, regardless of party affiliations.