President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday inaugurated a Committee on Strategy, Conflict Resolution and Mobilisation in Lagos, aimed at addressing internal disputes within the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general election.
In a statement by his spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, the committee is made up of APC governors, members of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) and other key stakeholders.
The Yobe State Governor, Mai Bala Buni, was named chairman, while former APC Legal Adviser, Muiz Banire, will serve as member/secretary.
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The committee’s membership also includes Senator Adamu Aliero; Chairman of the Nigeria Governors Forum and Kwara State Governor, Abdulrahman AbduRazak; Chairman of the Progressive Governors Forum and Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma; as well as Governors Hyacinth Alia (Benue), Umar Namadi (Jigawa), Bassey Otu (Cross River), Abiodun Oyebanji (Ekiti) and Sheriff Oborevwori (Delta).
Others on the committee are Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani; Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara; Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola; Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle; and former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello.
Speaking at the inauguration, Governor Buni thanked the President and the party for the confidence reposed in him and other members, pledging that the committee would carry out its mandate with commitment and diligence.
“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,” Buni said.
He also advised members “not to allow personal interest and sentiments to override the general interest and purpose for which this committee is constituted.”
Recall that President Tinubu had earlier stressed the importance of unity within the ruling party during the APC’s 15th National Executive Committee meeting held on Friday, December 19, at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja.
He reminded party leaders that the APC was founded on progressive ideals, inclusive participation and respect for differing views.
At that meeting, the President said: “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.”
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