President Bola Tinubu has contacted disgruntled leaders of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), telling them that he will not disappoint them and advising them to maintain their composure.
At Wednesday’s party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, which took place at the APC National Secretariat, “Buhari House,” in Abuja, the president made the plea.
His comments coincide with escalating tensions inside the party, as outgoing governors of Kaduna status Nasir El-Rufai and Rivers State Rotimi Amaechi have publicly voiced their displeasure with the current status of the APC.
Tinubu also authorized the party’s national secretariat’s move, saying the current location was too tiny, and announced the creation of reconciliation committees in every state.
Food Prices Fall, Economic Policies Produce Outcomes: Tinubu
Ahead of the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan, the president had high praise for his administration and expressed optimism about the economy, especially the drop in food costs.
“I have listened to your different comments regarding how we have improved the nation’s food security and sovereignty security.
“In terms of the economics, I am pleased that food costs are declining, especially during this Ramadan season.
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Allow the NEC to honor our progressive principles, and I assure you, Nigerians and our governors, that we will continue to implement these improvements.
Tinubu declared, “We are doing everything we can to mitigate the effects of economic shocks that are occurring everywhere in the world, but particularly in Europe.”
The National Secretariat of the APC Will Move
APC National Secretariat intentions to move to a larger space were also disclosed by President Tinubu, who noted that the current location is no longer suitable for party activities.
I concur with you that we need a larger venue because the one where we are meeting today is too tiny for us.
The Minister of National Planning appears to be present. After consulting with the responsible minister, we will take action.
He declared: “I am pleased with the National Working Committee (NWC), and they are doing a good job.”
Tinubu sanctioned the establishment of reconciliation committees in every state to heal party splits after acknowledging the complaints of certain party members.
“Let’s form committees for reconciliation in each state to communicate with these resentful representatives. Please remain calm; I’m pleading with them.
“I am extremely delighted, and I swear not to disappoint any of you,” he said.
APC Aims for Osun and Anambra Governor’s Races
APC National Chairman Abdullahi Ganduje had earlier given an update on the party’s agenda and electoral approach, namely the planning for the Anambra and Osun state governorship elections.
As per the INEC schedule, Ganduje said, “We are now concentrating on Anambra and Osun states, and the party has already started making serious preparations for the primary elections in Anambra that are set for April.”
Additionally, he emphasized the ongoing attempts at reconciliation and said that the conflict resolution procedures were already showing promising outcomes.
“The party is gradually seeing positive results from the massive reconciliation of resentful party members that we have started.”
In order to address any remaining disagreements, we have started high-level talks between party leaders and other interested parties.
He stated that the Conflict Reconciliation Committee, which you are going to approve, would expand on this.
APC governors and important stakeholders from Edo, Benue, Ondo, Ekiti, Kaduna, Jigawa, Nasarawa, Yobe, Niger, Lagos, Kogi, Ogun, and Imo were among those present at the meeting.
Cogi, Kebbi, Niger, Zamfara, Plateau, and the deputy governor of Ebonyi were also in attendance.
Former President Muhammadu Buhari, former Governor Rotimi Amaechi, and former Governor Nasir El-Rufai were among the prominent absentees, though.
