A civil society organisation, the Centre for Citizens Participation and Democratic Development (CCPDD), has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to remain neutral in the ongoing crisis within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State, warning that perceived bias could worsen divisions within the party.
In a statement issued by its Executive Director, Prof. AbdulKareem Adedeji, the group expressed concern over reports that a delegation loyal to Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq plans to visit Abuja to meet with the President and other political leaders.
The organisation said such a move could be interpreted as an attempt to portray unity within the party despite unresolved disagreements stemming from the APC primaries, particularly the governorship primary.
According to the group, the controversy surrounding the primaries has continued to attract reactions from party elders, lawmakers, aspirants, youth groups, civil society organisations and other stakeholders, resulting in advocacy campaigns, consultations and legal actions.
CCPDD cautioned that any action by the Presidency that appears to favour one faction could undermine reconciliation efforts and further deepen the crisis within the party.
The group also urged traditional rulers to steer clear of partisan politics, stressing that royal fathers should remain impartial and uphold their roles as custodians of peace, justice and unity.
Adedeji maintained that President Tinubu, as the nation’s leader, should promote fairness, inclusion and dialogue among all stakeholders rather than allow the Presidency to be drawn into unresolved political disputes at the state level.
He called for a transparent and genuine reconciliation process within the Kwara APC, saying concerns arising from the primaries must be addressed to safeguard party unity, public confidence and democratic credibility.
