Stakeholders of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) under the auspices of APC Rebirth have failed the Governor Mai Mala Buni led National caretaker and Extra Ordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC) for heeding the voice of party member with the announcement of February 26 as date for the party’s convention
The group in a statement issued Thursday by Aliyu Aude, expressed its gratification to the Committee, adding that the announcement has finally put to rest, the various suspicions and speculations surrounding the true intent of the CECPC.
“While we may have been critical of the leadership of the party, the ultimate goal is to ensure the safeguard of the fortunes and stability of the party, especially as we head towards the 2023 general elections. The decision to hold the convention on February 26 therefore suggests to us that the CECPC share in the same goal and they must be commended for listening to the voice of reason. We sincerely appreciate Governor Mai Mala Buni for his leadership thus far and beseech him to conclude his stewardship as the party’s interim Chairman on a good note by delivering a transparent, free and fair Convention.
“Having now secured a date for the convention, we call on the Caretaker Committee to reappraise the all important issue of inclusion and reward system within the party. We believe this would further give every member a sense of belonging and encourage greater dedication and commitment to the interests and ideals of the APC as a political institution
“In the same vein, we plead that the agitation of young people who constitute the greater percentage of the party’s footsoldiers be looked into. The youth of the party have consistently yearned for opportunity to take part in party activities, the impending convention therefore presents a perfect chance to take onboard as many of them as possible. On our part, we recommend that at least 50% of the membership of all committees and sub-committees for the Convention be reserved for party members of both gender who are 50 years and below.
“As we look forward to the convention, it is our wish that the APC will embrace proper democratic ideals which thrive on guaranteed freedom of choice of members; and that as much as possible the election of the new NWC members would be as representative of the wish of majority of party members as possible. One of the issues for which we believe APC needed a rebirth is one that bothers on imposition in whatever guise, and it is our hope that the forthcoming Convention would be above board in this regard.”
