The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has warned aspirants jostling for the party’s ticket for the 2027 election against any form of violence or unruly behaviour.
He called on them to be peaceful and respect results of free and fair primary elections.
The APC National Chairman, in a statement issued on Monday by his Special Adviser on Media and Information Strategy, Abimbola Tooki, warned that aspirants who do not comport themselves may be suspended from the party.
He warned of individual ambition taking precedence over the collective interest of the party and national stability.
“The leadership of the party will not condone any act that could disrupt the smooth conduct of the primaries, noting that any aspirant or supporter found to be instigating violence, sponsoring unrest, engaging in anti-party activities or attempting to compromise the integrity of the process would be subjected to severe disciplinary measures including immediate suspension from the party.
“There can be only one winner in any democratic contest. What matters is the spirit in which the process is approached. “I call on all aspirants to show maturity, patriotism and good sportsmanship by accepting the outcome of the primaries in the overall interest of the party and our democracy,” he said.
Yilwatda also lauded President Bola Tinubu for his “tireless commitment to strengthening democratic institutions and internal processes of the party,” and appealed to aspirants and stakeholders to key into the President’s vision rather than engage in actions capable of overheating the polity.
“The Renewed Hope administration is building a solid foundation for a more robust and prosperous Nigeria. “That is not the way to go about it. That is not the way to do politics,” he added. “This is not the time for destructive politics or selfish interests that may put a dent on the remarkable progress that has been achieved.”
The APC Chairman also called on party members to rally behind President Tinubu for re-election in 2027, stressing that the developmental programmes across the country must continue.
“The infrastructure revolution currently underway under the leadership of President Tinubu will have far reaching implications for economic productivity, job creation, market access and national competitiveness. These are strategic investments that will change communities and make the economic foundation of the country stronger,” Yilwatda said.
He assured all aspirants that the APC would ensure fairness, inclusiveness and internal cohesion, adding that the party would continue to provide purposeful leadership anchored on development and national progress .
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