The All Progressives Congress stakeholders from the North-West region convened in Kaduna on Sunday to discuss strategies for future electoral successes, particularly in the 2027 elections.
The party’s National Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, emphasized the importance of unity and collaboration among party members to drive progress under President Bola Tinubu’s leadership.
He urged party faithful to rally behind Tinubu’s visionary leadership, highlighting his commitment to national development.
Ganduje called for awareness campaigns to educate Nigerians about Tinubu’s transformative agenda and his achievements since taking office, while stressing the need for political harmony with emphasis on unity which is crucial for success.
To address security challenges, Ganduje proposed innovative solutions, including specialized response teams equipped with technology to combat banditry and kidnapping.
He also advocated for technology-driven initiatives to enhance party organization and planning for future elections.
Meanwhile, Governor Dikko Radda of Katsina State who doubles as the Chairman of the North West Governors’ Forum, pledged support for Tinubu’s development agenda and commended National Assembly members for their efforts in championing the North-West Development Commission, according to NewsDiary.
He assured continued support from all APC stakeholders.
He said, ”With unity of purpose and proactive measures, APC will usher in a new era of progress and prosperity for all Nigerians.”
In his Keynote, Gov. Uba Sani said the meeting was to address key issues facing the party, commending the stakeholders for their contributions to the party’s growth.
Sani stressed the strategic importance of the North-West Zone within the party while advocating a consensus approach to issues resolution and adherence to internal party democracy.
He extolled Tinubu’s efforts in tackling Nigeria’s security and developmental challenges and acknowledged the positive impact of his Development Agenda on the North -West Zone.
Sani further solicited for continued support and cooperation with Tinubu’s administration.
Earlier in his welcome address, the APC National Vice Chairman, North-West, Garba Datti, stressed the need to address the obnoxious trend of suspensions within the party, particularly at the ward levels.
He identified instigators within the party who are working against its interests while emphasizing on the importance of adhering to due process and the party’s amended Constitution regarding suspensions.
Datti further called for creative and innovative ideas to prepare the party for future challenges.
He explained that the stakeholders meeting served as a platform for open dialogue and strategic planning to address internal challenges and reposition the APC North-West Zone for future electoral victories.
On her part, Hajiya Hadiza Bala-Usman, Special Adviser on Policy Coordination to the President, emphasized the importance of bringing rights and resources to the zone.
She expressed gratitude to Tinubu for his continuous support to the zone, urging all the members to work together for the party’s advancement.
Speaking also at the event ,the Speaker, House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, called on Ganduje to constitute reconciliation committees at various levels to mend rifts within the party.
He also spoke of the need for peaceful coexistence among party members, encouraged forgiveness and collaborations for future successes.
The speaker also urged the party leaders to provide continuous support to the party structures beyond election cycles.
He highlighted the importance of ensuring competent members’ return to the National Assembly in 2027 and commended Tinubu for key appointments in the North-West.
Abbas emphasized the importance of the ongoing constitution amendment, particularly focusing on critical areas such as state Police and women’s inclusion in governance.
He proposed empowering Senators and members of the House of Representatives to engage with their constituents to gather inputs for the constitutional review process.
