BREAKING! DR. BEN NWOYE MAKES FIRST APPOINTMENT, NAMES HON. TIMOTHY AMAH AS CHIEF OF STAFF

In his first major appointment shortly after his emergence as the new Deputy National Chairman (South) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Ben Nwoye has named Hon. Timothy Amah as his Chief of Staff.

The announcement, made late on Saturday night at the at the Secretariat of his campaign organisations amid ongoing celebrations, signals Dr. Nwoye’s commitment to continuity, loyalty, and efficient office management as he assumes the critical national role. Hon. Timothy Amah, who served as Director-General of Dr. Ben Nwoye’s Campaign Organisation, played a pivotal role in coordinating the successful push that led to the consensus election of Dr. Nwoye over the incumbent, Chief Emma Eneukwu.

Sources close to the new Deputy National Chairman (South) described the appointment as a strategic and well-deserved recognition of Hon. Amah’s dedication, organizational skill, and unwavering support throughout the campaign period. “Hon. Timothy Amah has proven himself as a reliable and results-oriented leader. His appointment as Chief of Staff will ensure seamless coordination of the office and immediate implementation of the ‘New Dawn’ agenda for the Southern region,” a top aide to Dr. Nwoye stated.

In a brief but pointed remark after the announcement, Dr. Ben Nwoye expressed confidence in Hon. Amah’s ability to deliver.

“I am delighted to appoint my trusted ally, Hon. Timothy Amah, as Chief of Staff. He stood with me from day one of this journey. His experience, loyalty, and deep understanding of our vision make him the perfect person to help drive the unification, mobilization, and strategic goals we have set for the APC in Southern Nigeria,” Dr. Nwoye said.

He added: “This appointment is the beginning of building a strong, professional, and result-driven team. We will work round the clock to strengthen party structures, foster unity across the South-East, South-South, and South-West, and deliver massive support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and the 2027 elections.”

Hon. Timothy Amah is a seasoned politician and administrator with vast experience in party administration and grassroots mobilization. As Campaign Director-General, he successfully coordinated zonal directors, youth and women wings, and stakeholders across the Southern region, ensuring Dr. Nwoye’s message of unity and renewal resonated widely.

Party stakeholders have welcomed the appointment, describing it as a smart move that rewards hard work and promotes continuity. Several delegates at the convention were heard chanting “Amah! Amah!” in celebration as the news spread through the venue.

Reactions have started pouring in from across the APC family. A South-East party chieftain described the move as “a masterstroke that shows Dr. Nwoye is ready for serious work from day one.”

Supporters of the new leadership see the appointment as further proof of Dr. Nwoye’s promise of inclusive and competent governance. It also reassures those who worked on the campaign that loyalty and competence will be rewarded under the new dispensation.

The appointment of Hon. Timothy Amah as Chief of Staff is expected to fast-track the setting up of Dr. Nwoye’s office and the implementation of key promises. Political analysts view this early appointment as a clear indication that Dr. Ben Nwoye intends to hit the ground running and transform the Deputy National Chairman (South) office into a dynamic hub for Southern mobilization and strategic planning.