April 09, (THEWILL) – The Action Alliance (AA) has announced its immediate withdrawal from the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP).
A statement by the party’s National Chairman, Kenneth Udeze, said the decision came after consultation and approval of its stakeholders.
The CUPP was formed by a group of opposition parties, led by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the run-up to the 2019 general elections. It was intended to galvanise the opposition to challenge the All Progressives Congress (APC).
However, Udeze said, “CUPP no longer represents our collective values due to lack of legal backing, internal organisational structure and leadership, above all the loss of its collective strength which was the case when the organisation was formed prior to the 2019 general election.
“Over time, we have observed and participated in discussions, meetings, and events that have led our party to question the CUPP’s direction and actions. Despite our efforts to contribute to positive change by engaging in constructive criticism as opposition, we have come to believe that our differences are insurmountable.
“We appreciate the opportunities we had to engage with like-minded individuals within the CUPP who share our passion for the cause of deepening democracy and promoting good governance.
“However, we can no longer continue to support an organisation that we feel no longer represents our collective values due to lack of legal backing, internal organisational structure and leadership, and above all the loss of its collective strength which was the case when the organisation was formed prior to the 2019 general election.”
The party reaffirmed its commitment to championing good governance and democracy through its membership of the Inter-Party Advisory Council ( IPAC).
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