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The member of the House of Representatives representing Aba North/Aba South Federal Constituency, Mascot Ikwechegh, has resigned from the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), local sources confirmed on Saturday.
Ikwechegh submitted his resignation in a letter to the APGA Ward Chairman in Eziama Ward 1, Aba North Local Government Area, thanking the party for the opportunity to serve and wishing it success in future endeavours. The lawmaker, however, did not disclose which political party he plans to join next.
The resignation comes shortly after all local government executives and ward officials in Aba North and Aba South stepped down from APGA en masse, signaling a major shift in the party’s structure within the region. With Ikwechegh’s exit, APGA no longer has any serving lawmakers from Abia State, following the December 2025 departure of Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe.
When reached for comment, Abia State Chairman of APGA, Sunday Onukwubiri, said his office had not yet received official communication about Ikwechegh’s resignation. He emphasized that the party remains strong and united despite the exits.
“It is unfortunate when people abandon the ladder they used to climb to prominence, but I can assure you that APGA will remain stronger and more united in Abia State,” Onukwubiri stated.
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Political analysts note that Ikwechegh’s resignation could further weaken APGA’s influence in Abia, especially as the party had been losing key members in the lead-up to upcoming elections. The development also raises speculation about potential realignments among lawmakers and party officials in the state.
The lawmaker’s next political move is expected to be closely watched, as it may influence voter dynamics and party strategies in the constituency and across Abia State. APGA, however, has pledged to continue its grassroots mobilization and maintain its presence despite recent departures.
Observers say the series of resignations reflects growing challenges for smaller regional parties in retaining prominent political figures amid Nigeria’s evolving political landscape.
