ENUGU LG CHAIR FACES BACKLASH FOR ALLEGEDLY PRESSURING COUNCIL WORKERS TO JOIN APC

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By: Fasasi Hammad

A controversy has erupted in Enugu State over claims that Jude Asogwa, Chairman of Nsukka Local Government Area, instructed council workers to register compulsorily with the All Progressives Congress (APC).

The allegation was made on Monday by social media influencer Chijinkem Ugwuanyi, who described the directive as a violation of workers’ rights and freedom of conscience in a Facebook post.

According to Ugwuanyi, both teaching and non-teaching staff were allegedly told to report to Adada Hall for electronic APC registration, bringing their National Identification Number (NIN), voter cards, and bank account details.

He said the exercise was presented as mandatory, with implied threats of job loss, intimidation, and victimisation for those who did not comply.

Ugwuanyi also shared a message reportedly circulated to head teachers, instructing all staff across Nsukka LGA and its development centres to attend the registration by 9 a.m. Schools were asked to send staff in batches to avoid leaving pupils unsupervised.

Condemning the alleged order, Ugwuanyi argued that no government has the legal or moral authority to force civil servants to join a political party as a condition of employment. He added that political participation should be voluntary and suggested the move might be aimed at boosting APC membership ahead of the 2027 general elections.

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In his post, Ugwuanyi wrote:

“This is a sad development happening in #Nsukka LGA. Below is the message sent to teachers to compulsorily attend today at #Adada Hall for #APC e-registration, or risk being sacked…
Good afternoon head teachers. As a matter of urgency, the executive chairman of Nsukka LGA, Hon Engr #Jude_Asogwa, requires all teaching and non-teaching staff to report for e-registration at Adada Hall by 9 a.m. Bring your NIN, voter cards, and account details. Inform your staff and organize attendance in batches to avoid leaving pupils unsupervised.”

Some primary school teachers in Nsukka, confirmed the development. One worker, who requested anonymity for fear of victimisation, said she was already preparing to attend the event.

“Yes, it’s true. My head teacher has informed us to go, and the notice is also on our WhatsApp platform,” she said.

As of the time of reporting, Jude Asogwa had not publicly addressed the allegations.