Ben Ezechime, Enugu
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Uzo-Uwani local government area of Enugu state has announced the suspension of Senetor Chukwuka Utazi, immediate past Senator, representing Enugu North senatorial district over alleged anti-party activities.
Utazi, was in the upper legislative chamber from 2015 to 2023 on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), before decamping to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2024.
His suspension was contained in a letter of notification addressed to the State Chairman of APC, Barr Ugochukwu Agballah, and signed by the Chairman of APC Uzo-Uwani LGA, Chief Chris Ajodo; the Secretary, Hon. Pius Diara; and APC Chairman, Nkpologu Ward, Hon. Albert Aniebonam.
The party stated that Utazi’s suspension was sequel to and consequent upon a complaint/petition from the Senator’s Nkpologu ward, alleging anti-party activities.
They accused Senator Utazi of having participated in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Enugu North Zonal Chapter meetings and endorsement of Governor Peter Mba for a second term in the coming 2027 election.
They also accused the senator of granting interviews and engaging in open blackmail and de-marketing of APC Enugu State chapter in public, among other infractions.
“These allegations were backed up by online video evidences as the case may be,” the party officials stated in the notification letter, which was also copied to the leader of the party in the state, the Minister of Innovation Science and Technology, Chief Uche Nnaji (Nwakaibie).
The statement further reads: “On receipt of the said complaint, the local government on 8/4/2025 set up a three-man disciplinary committee which notified the Senator of the petition and duly invited him to appear before the disciplinary body.
“The invitation was, however, ignored by the Respondent.
The above notwithstanding, the committee carried out a thorough investigation of the allegations and came out with a verdict of “guilty.”
“The committee found the conduct of Senator Utazi highly disappointing, repugnant and unbecoming of a bona fide member of APC, and hence, recommended his indefinite suspension from the party.
“Upon the receipt of the report of the Disciplinary Committee on 12/4/2025 and after careful examination of same, including the video evidence enclosed thereto, the Local Government Executive unanimously approved the recommendation of the Disciplinary committee, and hence, endorsed the indefinite suspension of former Senator Chuka Utazi from All Progressives Congress (APC) for anti-party activity in accordance with the Constitution of our great party.”
Utazi is yet to react to the suspension.
