President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has inaugurated a Strategy, Conflict Resolution and Mobilisation Committee to resolve conflicts within the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, as it approaches the 2027 general elections.
The committee, made up of governor’s elected on the platform of the APC, comprises members of the Federal Executive Council, and other notable stakeholders.
Members of the committee include the governor of Yobe State, Mai Bala Buni, as Chairman, and former Legal Advisor of the APC, Muiz Banire, former as member/Secretary.
A statement signed in Abuja on Wednesday by the presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, stayed that other members include Senator Adamu Aliero, chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum and governor of Kwara State, Abdulrahman AbduRazak, chairman of the Progressives Governors’ Forum and governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodimma, governors of Benue. Jigawa, Cross River, Ekiti and Delta states, Hyacinth Alia, Umar Namadi, Bassey Otu, Abiodun Oyebanji and Sheriff Oborevwori respectively.
Others include the governors of Kaduna and Rivers states, Uba Sani and Siminalayi Fubara; Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle and former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello.
At the inauguration of the committee, Governor Mai Mala Buni expressed gratitude for being chosen as the chairman and for the confidence reposed din the committee by the party.
He pledged that the committee would execute the assignment with utmost responsibility and dedication.
He added, “The committee will engage in strategic engagements and consultations to develop an all-encompassing, productive and result-oriented strategy that will stand the test of time. We shall implement a system that gives everyone, especially aggrieved parties, a sense of belonging and inclusion, with a renewed hope.
“Similarly, the committee will consider proactive measures, solutions, and the potential threats in our conflict resolution approach.”
He urged members “not to allow personal interest and sentiments to override the general interest and purpose for which this committee is constituted.”
President Tinubu had on Friday, December 19, at the 15th National Executive Committee meeting of the APC, held at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja, harped on the need for cohesion within the ruling party.
He reminded party leaders that the APC was built on the ideals of progressive politics, broad-based participation, and respect for diversity of opinion. The President had said at the meeting, “We must continue to be resolute that this democracy that we take in our hands must not fail. We say we are bigger. We are larger and taller. But it should now be in our hearts to be accommodating. That’s the only way we can be resilient, we must be tolerant.”
